When will Shohei Ohtani return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers? This episode dives into the Dodgers' plans for Ohtani, exploring his potential impact on the team's October ambitions.

As the MLB trade deadline looms, the Dodgers are eyeing potential acquisitions to bolster their roster. The hosts also analyze trade targets like Luis Robert Jr. and Bryan Reynolds, considering how these moves could reshape the Dodgers' lineup. The discussion extends to the controversial pitcher win statistic, questioning its relevance in today's game. With insights on Ohtani and trade targets, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the Dodgers' evolving strategy.

Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Dodgers' path to success and discover how these developments could influence their season.

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0:00 Intro: Discussing Shohei Ohtani's pitching timeline

5:54 Balancing Ohtani's pitching and hitting roles

10:50 Potential trade deadline acquisitions for Dodgers

16:17 Relief pitcher options at trade deadline

20:20 Position player trade possibilities for Dodgers

25:35 Listener question on pitcher win statistic

31:34 Concluding thoughts on pitcher wins metric

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