Shohei Ohtani's Impact on the Dodgers and the Future of Bobby Miller and Tony Gonsolin

Shohei Ohtani's Winning Streak

Shohei Ohtani inched his name closer to history on Tuesday as he connected for his 48th home run of the season, putting him two home runs and stolen bases shy of the coveted 50/50 milestone. This feat isn’t Ohtani’s biggest priority, and he reiterated this sentiment after finishing Tuesday’s game going just 1-5 against the Miami Marlins in an 11-9 defeat, where he most notably struck out three times.

Struggles in Scoring Position

Ohtani’s biggest struggle at the plate has been his ability to hit with runners in scoring position, as he is hitting just .223 in those opportunities. The biggest debate surrounding which player should be awarded the NL MVP this season has recently come down to two candidates; Ohtani and New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor. Ohtani is having quite possibly the greatest season a designated hitter has ever had, while Lindor is posting 0.5 fWAR more than Ohtani.

Bobby Miller's Troubles

As if Bobby Miller’s season couldn’t get any worse, his most recent start featured him lasting just two innings while surrendering four runs to the Marlins, inflating his ERA to a dreadful 8.52. Dave Roberts, the Dodgers' manager, will potentially make a decision on what to do with Miller, noting that he’s had enough chances to perform effectively this year post-injury.

Tony Gonsolin's Return

Dave Roberts spoke about the possibility of Tony Gonsolin returning to the Dodgers as a bullpen arm in the postseason. Dodgers fans are eager to see how these developments unfold in the coming games.