Dave Roberts addressed questions about Shohei Ohtani's throwing progression, explaining that there is no confirmed schedule yet for when Shohei Ohtani will throw his next bullpen session. He emphasized that the timeline remains fluid and that he did not want to raise expectations prematurely regarding when that session might happen.
Roberts did confirm one specific detail moving forward, noting that Shohei Ohtani is expected to play catch once the team arrives back in LA. Beyond that step, he described the process as something being handled on a day-to-day basis, suggesting that further updates would depend on how Ohtani responds in the coming days.
Turning to other parts of the roster, Roberts touched on Justin Robleski's recent outings, acknowledging that the team looked into whether there were any tipping issues after opponents had success against him in back-to-back starts. He said the review did not turn up anything conclusive, attributing some of the trouble to pitch execution rather than a mechanical or tipping problem, while also noting that environmental factors such as wind played a role in at least one instance.
Roberts also spoke about the upcoming pitching matchups, expressing enthusiasm about having a strong one-two combination in the rotation atop the staff. He reflected on how having that kind of pairing provides confidence for the team while also presenting a difficult challenge for opposing offenses, calling it a strong foundation heading into the stretch of games ahead, including consideration of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's spot in that group.
On the offensive side, Roberts discussed the team's ongoing struggles, pointing to a combination of factors rather than a single issue, including uneven contributions from the starters, the bullpen, and the lineup. He mentioned specific plays from the game, including a hard-hit ball off the bat of Freddie Freeman and a notable sequence involving Gabriel Moreno and Ketel Marte, while stressing that the larger issue was the team's inconsistency in making adjustments, particularly against pitchers like Eduardo Rodriguez.