The Los Angeles Dodgers have had a devastating lack of luck with their pitching roster this season, as 15 pitchers are currently shelved on the injured list. Shohei Ohtani isn’t on the injured list, but also isn’t pitching as he continues to trend toward his debut on the mound in a Dodgers uniform.

The MLB world is intensely awaiting Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound after solely playing offense last year while he recovered from a UCL repair. About a wee

Something had to give. For a team eyeing another October run, the Los Angeles Dodgers are balancing elite talent, long-term planning, and short-term injuries. This week, that delicate balance triggered a quiet but telling roster move,