#designated-hitter

#designated-hitter

Shohei Ohtani's recovery progressing well; unlikely to pitch for the Dodgers this season. [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani's second Tommy John surgery doesn't affect his DH playing time for the Los Angeles Dodgers. [ more ]

Ohtani is performing well in Cactus League games, showing midseason form with a 5-for-7 start at the plate.

Ohtani's focus is on maintaining intensity, recovery, and staying healthy rather than playing consecutive games. [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani designated hitter for Dodgers

Dodgers open to Ohtani at different positions [ more ]

The Dodgers do not plan to use Shohei Ohtani in the outfield this season.

Ohtani is focused on helping the team in any way he can, even carrying an outfield glove just in case. [ more ]

Shohei Ohtani to make exhibition debut with Los Angeles Dodgers as designated hitter.

Ohtani's recovery ahead of schedule, expected to play in regular season opener in South Korea. [ more ]

The Chicago Cubs could benefit from acquiring designated hitter Eloy Jimenez from the struggling Chicago White Sox. [ more ]

Eloy Jimenez transitioning to designated hitter

Jimenez's offensive potential [ more ]

The Mets plan to manage Starling Marte's workload carefully due to an intensive schedule.

Utilizing the designated hitter position allows the team to keep Marte's bat in the lineup while minimizing wear and tear. [ more ]

J.D. Martinez signed a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets, with deferred payments until 2034-38.

Martinez joins the Mets as a designated hitter, providing a power-hitting addition to the lineup alongside Pete Alonso. [ more ]

The New York Mets signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year, $12 million contract pending a physical.

Martinez provides power to the Mets lineup alongside Pete Alonso and had a bounce-back season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. [ more ]

Mets owner Steve Cohen approves pursuit of veteran designated hitter JD Martinez.

Uncertainty surrounds New York Mets' designated hitter position with young players like Mark Vientos struggling. [ more ]

Mark Vientos is focusing on his power hitting ability as he competes for a spot on the Mets roster.

Vientos has been working hard in the offseason and is prepared to play third base, first base, or be a designated hitter. [ more ]

The Mets are considering adding a proven bat to their lineup.

There have been discussions between the Mets and J.D. Martinez's camp about him becoming the team's designated hitter. [ more ]

Masataka Yoshida adjusting to new DH role with Boston Red Sox.

Yoshida aiming to contribute in any role for the team. [ more ]

Soler signed 3-year, $42MM deal with Giants, recruited by Estrada and Flores.

Soler brings power to Giants lineup, set to hit cleanup as DH, managed by Melvin. [ more ]

Justin Turner is leaving the Red Sox and joining the Blue Jays on a one-year contract.

Turner is expected to be Toronto's primary designated hitter while making occasional starts at first and third base. [ more ]

Justin Turner has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Turner declined his player option with the Boston Red Sox and received a buyout instead. [ more ]

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Justin Turner to a one-year deal worth $13 million.

Turner can earn an additional $1.5 million in bonuses. [ more ]

FOCO released a new Shohei Ohtani bobblehead with a unique design.

The Ohtani bobblehead is part of FOCO's "Bobble Dubblz" collection featuring star players holding miniature versions of themselves. [ more ]

The Boston Red Sox are preparing for spring training after finishing in last place in their division for the past two seasons.

The starting rotation is a major focus, with injuries and lackluster performance contributing to the team's struggles in 2023. [ more ]

Masataka Yoshida likely to be primary designated hitter

Ceddanne Rafaela has a chance to win the center field job [ more ]

The Chicago White Sox are considering options for the right field position and designated hitter role this offseason.

Eloy Jiménez, who played as the team's primary DH and right fielder in 2023, has been mentioned in trade speculation. [ more ]

Former Dodgers player Justin Turner has declined his player option to remain with the Boston Red Sox and will enter free agency.

There is split opinion among Dodgers fans about whether the team should bring Turner back.

The Dodgers have other targets and options for the designated hitter spot, making Turner's return unlikely. [ more ]

J.D. Martinez is a former Red Sox player who had a successful tenure with the team.

The Red Sox are considering whether to bring Martinez back as their DH. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to fill multiple needs on their roster during the offseason.

They need to add starting pitchers, a designated hitter, and corner outfield help.

The Dodgers are expected to be more aggressive in adding talent to their rotation this winter. [ more ]

The Chicago Cubs pursued Shohei Ohtani in 2017, but were unable to sign him due to the lack of a designated hitter in the National League.

The Cubs are interested in courting Ohtani again now that they have the DH to offer.

Ohtani's offensive abilities were underestimated when he entered the league. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to add multiple starting pitchers and a designated hitter this offseason.

The Dodgers are expected to be more aggressive in adding talent this winter.

They also need to address their corner outfield, bench, and bullpen. [ more ]