May 11, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher
Shohei Ohtani (elbow) completed his first up-down bullpen session on Saturday. This was a significant step in his recovery process as Ohtani has yet to simulate a break between innings during his previous sessions. The right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. During the entire 2024 season, Ohtani was only able to see time as a DH, but that did not slow him down as he ran away with the NL MVP Award and established the 50/50 club. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Ohtani's progression as the 30-year-old could be cleared to begin facing live hitters. However, given his slow progress, fantasy managers should not expect him back on the mound for at least a few months. However, while he remains a DH, fantasy managers should continue to view him as a high-end fantasy asset in all formats. Through 38 games this season, Ohtani has held a .305/.410/.649 line with 12 home runs and 10 stolen bases.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 10, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani stayed hot on Friday, going 3-for-6 with a homer and two doubles in a 14-11 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ohtani scored in the first frame, drove in one in the second, and then smashed a go-ahead three-run bomb in the ninth. The three-time MVP has been on fire lately, going 20-for-46 with six homers, 12 RBI, and five steals since April 26. That brings his season-long numbers up to a .304 AVG, 43 runs, 12 homers, 20 RBI, and 10 steals. Those who were worried about Ohtani in late April probably feel a little silly now, as he is once again performing like one of the best players in baseball, both in real life and in fantasy.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 7, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star
Shohei Ohtani continued his solid offensive season in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins. Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two RBI, and two strikeouts. The 30-year-old obliterated a sixth-inning
Anthony Veneziano breaking pitch, launching it into the second deck in right field to tie the game. Ohtani has homered in back-to-back games and has 10 on the season to go with a .296/.399/.607 slash line, 38 runs scored, 15 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 158 plate appearances. He has continued to be one of fantasy's best hitters.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 6, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani connected on his ninth home run of the season on Monday night against the Marlins. He went 1-for-4 with his two-run home run in the fifth inning and also had a walk and a stolen base before scoring on
Freddie Freeman's home run in the third. After his record-setting season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases last year, Ohtani now has nine home runs and 10 stolen bases through his first 33 games this year, just slightly below last year's pace. He is hitting .292 with a .420 wOBA and continues to be one of the best players in all of fantasy baseball.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
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