Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman discussed the club’s approach ahead of the MLB trade deadline while also providing encouraging updates on several key injured players, including Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Blake Treinen, and Will Smith.
Friedman emphasized that the Dodgers do not believe they have an “acute need” heading into the trade deadline thanks to the organization’s depth and the number of impact players nearing a return. While he confirmed the Dodgers will remain aggressive if a star player becomes available, he also stressed the importance of being selective rather than overpaying in July.
On Ohtani, Friedman explained the club’s decision to pause his pitching program is centered on protecting his left knee and preventing mechanical compensation that could place additional stress on his arm. He said Ohtani has continued throwing, expects him to resume catch play soon, and remains confident he’ll return to the mound this season. Friedman added that if not for the knee issue, Ohtani would likely still be taking his regular turn in the rotation.
Friedman also shared positive progress reports on Glasnow, Snell, Treinen and Will Smith, saying the injuries themselves are behind them and the focus is now on safely building each player back for the stretch run. He reiterated the Dodgers’ philosophy is to “get them back to stay back,” not simply rush them onto the field.
Topics Discussed
Shohei Ohtani’s pitching timeline
Why the Dodgers paused Ohtani’s pitching program
Andrew Friedman’s confidence in Ohtani’s return
Dodgers’ trade deadline strategy
Why Los Angeles doesn’t feel an “acute need”
Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell and Blake Treinen updates
Will Smith injury update
Dodgers balancing health with deadline moves
Philosophy of “get them back to stay back”
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🇯🇵 日本語
ドジャースの編成本部長アンドリュー・フリードマンが、トレード期限への考え方と大谷翔平選手をはじめとする故障者の最新状況について詳しく語りました。
フリードマン氏は、大谷選手の投球を一時中断した理由は左膝を守り、フォームの崩れによる負担を防ぐためだと説明。現在も腕のコンディションは維持しており、膝の状態が改善すれば近いうちにキャッチボールを再開し、その後ブルペン投球へ進む見込みだと明かしました。また、「膝の問題がなければ、今も通常どおり先発していた」と話し、今季中の復帰に強い自信を示しました。
さらに、タイラー・グラスノー投手、ブレイク・スネル投手、ブレイク・トライネン投手、ウィル・スミス捕手の回復も順調で、「急いで戻すのではなく、戻ったら最後まで戦える状態で復帰させることが重要」と球団の方針を説明しました。
トレード期限については、現在の戦力層を高く評価しており、「緊急補強が必要な状況ではない」としながらも、スター選手が市場に出れば積極的に交渉へ参加する姿勢を示しました。
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