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.

S hohei Ohtani exited the hill with a Los Angeles Dodgers trainer during the fourth inning of his start against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. He was taken out of the game during the middle of an at-bat after he threw six balls in a row, including two wild pitches.