Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team does not expect Shohei Ohtani to participate in the Home Run Derby. Roberts made the comments Tuesday when discussing Ohtani’s plans for the event, and his assessment aligns across the outlets covering the topic. The reports describe the situation as unsurprising given Ohtani’s demanding schedule as a two-way player, with pitching and hitting responsibilities during the season. While the coverage does not indicate any formal confirmation of participation from Major League Baseball or the Dodgers beyond Roberts’ expectation, it frames the Home Run Derby as unlikely for Ohtani. The updates focus on Roberts’ assessment of Ohtani’s likelihood of entering the Derby rather than on any changes to the Dodgers’ broader postseason or midseason plans. Overall, the sources consistently report that Roberts does not anticipate Ohtani will be a contestant in the Home Run Derby due to the workload of his two-way role.