Dave Roberts addressed Shohei Ohtani’s slow start at the plate, what might be behind it, and why there’s no concern inside the Dodgers clubhouse.
Roberts pointed to a few key factors — including limited at-bats due to the World Baseball Classic — as part of the early adjustment period.
“I think that’s a factor.”
He also gave an update on Ohtani’s wrist after it was checked, confirming it’s not an issue.
“Non-issue… that’s good news.”
Despite the early struggles, Roberts emphasized that Ohtani is still getting on base and working through timing.
“He likes to hit… doesn’t like to walk.”
The focus now is on patience and letting the swing come back naturally.
Roberts also discussed expectations for Emmet Sheehan’s start, noting the importance of getting length as the Dodgers begin a road trip.
He expects Sheehan to go around five innings while the team continues managing workloads early in the season.
More broadly, Roberts acknowledged the offense as a whole is still finding rhythm, but believes the approach is sound and things will balance out.
🇯🇵 日本のファンへ
Shohei Ohtaniの打撃不振についてロバーツ監督が言及。
WBCの影響で打席数が少なかったことも一因と説明しました。
また、手首の状態については
「問題なし」
と明言。
現状については、
「ヒットを打ちたい気持ちが強い」
としつつも、焦らず対応していくことが重要としています。
シーハンの登板については、5回前後を期待しつつ、チーム全体としては序盤の調整段階にあると説明しました。
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