Jeff Passan told Pat McAfee that he believes the Los Angeles Dodgers want Shohei Ohtani to pitch for an entire season, the segment says.
Passan joined McAfee to discuss the Dodgers’ approach to Ohtani for the remainder of the campaign, per the report. The conversation focused on the club’s intentions for the two-way star and how the team is handling his pitching role.
The appearance centered on the Dodgers’ plan for Ohtani for the rest of the season, the report says. Passan conveyed his view that the organization prefers Ohtani to be available as a regular starter rather than in a limited or purely situational capacity.
The segment presented Passan’s assessment of the team’s planning rather than an official statement from the Dodgers, the report notes. The discussion framed the issue as one of team strategy regarding Ohtani’s workload for the balance of the season.
Passan’s comments were delivered during his conversation with McAfee and were reported in connection with MLB coverage, per the report. The exchange highlighted how the Dodgers are addressing Ohtani’s role on the mound as the season continues.
