Dodgers Return to Six-Man Rotation With Ohtani's Context

The Los Angeles Dodgers are returning to a six-man starting rotation for the first time since Shohei Ohtani last pitched on July 3. The move coincides with the return of Blake Snell from the injured list. Over the 30-game stretch since Ohtani’s last start, the team relied on a five-man rotation, including recent addition Tarik Skubal, but the organization is now expanding its depth to manage the pitching staff effectively.