Shohei Ohtani named Pitcher of Month

Shohei Ohtani has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month, marking the first time the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has received the honor.

The award comes despite a recent offensive slump that has seen his OPS dip below .850 for the first time in two years.

Ohtani's dominance on the mound remains his primary focus as he continues his pursuit of a historic Cy Young trophy.

The Dodgers have announced that Ohtani will take a brief pause from hitting in his next start to prioritize his pitching performance.