Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani a DH break as his offensive slump deepens‎

Shohei Ohtani is getting a break from the batter's box for one day and possibly longer. The struggling Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is 4 for 36 at the plate this month, with just six home runs on the season and none in May. He's batting .233 with 16 RBIs. Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Ohtani would not be in lineup as the designated hitter on Thursday, although he would be available late if the outcome hangs in the balance.