Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior confirmed the topic has been discussed but emphasized the talk centered on how the two-way player rule would apply, potentially costing the team Ohtani’s at-bats

Shohei Ohtani labored through his 10th start of the season and managed to complete just four innings with three strikeouts against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

The return of Shohei Ohtani to two-way superstardom hasn't left any doubt: Pitcher Ohtani is as nasty as ever … if not nastier. He's struck out 15 batters in 8 1/3 innings over his two most recent outings on the mound,

The Japanese sensation has posted a .397 batting average, 1.262 OPS, five home runs, and four stolen bases over his last 58 at-bats. Since returning to the mound, Ohtani currently owns a 3.47 ERA, striking out 32 hitters across 23.1 innings pitched as he continues to ramp up his workload recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Shohei Ohtani is under fire for his potential $240 off field issue. However, MLB analyst has downplayed the entire situation.

Little League World Series player Monica Arcuri criticized Shohei Ohtani during a broadcast, saying the Dodgers superstar was not "humble" following a negative encounter.

Those are the shortest odds to hit a home run ever offered by the sportsbook, according to ESPN BET spokesman Gordon Stevenson. Per Stevenson, the previous low was Aaron Judge at +115 to hit a dinger on May 10 against the Athletics in Sacramento.

2023 was Ohtani’s last season with the Angels before he signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, though $680 million of that is deferred. Ohtani did not pitch last season due to elbow surgery, but helped lead the Dodgers to a World Series victory and won the NL MVP.