After playing 2024 exclusively as a designated hitter, Ohtani made his debut as a Dodgers pitcher in June as a single-inning opener and has gradually increased his workload since then. He didn't throw a second inning until his third start and didn't reach the third inning until his fifth start. This time, he made it into the fourth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani left his start on Wednesday in Cincinnati with a trainer in the middle of an at-bat after throwing six consecutive balls, causing concern.