Slumping Dodgers need Shoehi Ohtani to be two-way star he’s paid for
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By Dylan Hernandez
Published on April 23, 2026.
The Dodgers are struggling this season, with Shohei Ohtani's performance being questioned as the best pitcher in baseball. Despite a strong start to the season and a strong performance from Andy Pages and Dalton Rushing, the team's most-expensive player, Ohtsani, has been struggling. His last home run was on April 12, and he's batted.212 with one run batted in. His on-base streak was the longest by any Dodgers player since the franchise relocated to Los Angeles in 1958. The Dodgers have invested a combined $940 million in both Ohtsan and Tucker, but have only managed four hits in their last nine games. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the difficulty of finding productive players at this stage of the season. Closer Edwin Diaz underwent a surgical procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow, which will impact his performance and the impact on the bullpen.
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