Shohei Ohtani Dominates Final Spring Start Following MVP Odds Surge

Shohei Ohtani enters the 2026 season as the betting favorite for the National League MVP, reflecting immense expectations for the Dodgers star. In his final spring tune-up on Tuesday, Ohtani delivered a dominant performance, striking out 11 batters. While the Dodgers had hoped he would complete six innings, his high strikeout rate prevented him from reaching that specific workload goal. He remains the centerpiece of the Dodgers' championship-contending roster.