Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, pitcher and hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, arrives at spring training fully healthy with a clear goal for the 2026 season: to win the prestigious Cy Young Award, the only major honor still absent from his remarkable résumé.
With a career that already includes five All-Star selections, four MVP awards, two World Series titles, and a World Baseball Classic championship, Ohtani has established himself as one of the most accomplished players of the modern era. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that the priority remains keeping Ohtani healthy, allowing him to start games on the mound and produce strong numbers that would naturally place him in the Cy Young conversation.
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After missing pitching time due to an elbow injury in 2024, Ohtani returned successfully and played a key role in the Dodgers’ championship runs. A healthy offseason has enabled him to strengthen his body and prepare for what could be another historic year as a two-way player.
Why would winning the Cy Young be so significant for Ohtani?
Because it would complete his trophy collection and further cement his legacy as one of baseball’s most versatile and dominant talents.
