During a recent game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, pitcher Shohei Ohtani faced scrutiny over his warm-up time. In the first inning, after drawing a walk, Ohtani took time to prepare for pitching, prompting Blue Jays player George Springer to inquire with the umpires about the rules governing warm-up pitches. This incident echoes past complaints from the Blue Jays, including during the 2025 World Series, where manager John Schneider expressed frustration over Ohtani's lengthy warm-up. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts defended Ohtani, stating that if a pitcher is on base, they should be afforded extra time. According to MLB rules, pitchers are allowed to take as many warm-up pitches as necessary within the designated time limits, and umpires can grant additional time if a player might be at risk of injury. The official MLB rule states that the time between innings is 2 minutes for regular season games and 2 minutes, 55 seconds for postseason games, with specific conditions outlined for when the timer begins.