As the MLB All-Star break approaches, fans are surely hoping to see Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani put on a show at the Home Run Derby.
However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is not among those interested in seeing his star slugger participate in the event.
Per ESPN, Roberts told reporters on Wednesday that he would "probably not" want Ohtani to take part in the Derby because of the "rounds and rounds" of swings, adding that it could potentially impact his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery.
"The one side of it, for him to be in the Home Run Derby, it's great for baseball, clearly," Roberts said prior to Wednesday night's 4-0 win over the Chicago White Sox.