Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will start against the Tampa Bay Rays despite recent left knee inflammation. Ohtani’s knee swelling has subsided, and he will not hit in the game following a previous outing where he allowed four runs in a loss to Pittsburgh. Additionally, utility player Tommy Edman has been reinstated after offseason ankle surgery and will soon make his season debut, while Santiago Espinal has been designated for assignment.
