Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the team does not expect Shohei Ohtani to participate in the upcoming Home Run Derby. Roberts’ comments come amid discussion of Ohtani’s availability and fit within his schedule as he continues his demanding two-way role. While some coverage frames the situation as uncertain, Roberts characterizes it as unlikely and indicates the Dodgers are not planning around Ohtani joining the event. The remarks are described as an update on Ohtani’s Home Run Derby plans, with the general takeaway across reports being that he is not expected to compete. The Dodgers have to weigh his pitching workload and overall season demands against the additional requirements of the derby. No specific alternative plans or event-related decisions beyond Roberts’ assessment are reported. The Dodgers’ position, as stated by Roberts, is that Ohtani’s participation is not something they anticipate as part of the derby lineup.