Los Angeles Dodgers fans, take a deep breath—Shohei Ohtani is speaking his truth. After a dominant seven-inning, scoreless performance against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night, the two-way sensation opened up about his offensive struggles and his evolving role with the team. And the message is clear: he's healthy, he's focused, and he's ready to turn things around.

"First and foremost, the fact that I'm not injured, that's a good thing," Ohtani shared through an interpreter. "I do want to contribute more offensively. I haven't done so this year, so I'm looking forward to doing that."

It's been an uneven start at the plate for the 31-year-old superstar, who has seen his batting numbers dip below his usual MVP-caliber standards. But Ohtani insists there's no hidden injury or lingering issue behind the slump—just a hitter searching for his rhythm. And he may have found it. In Tuesday's game, he went 2-for-4 with a home run, a performance he called "really good" and hopes to build on.

Even with a scheduled day off on Thursday, Ohtani remains confident. "I talked to the team and I'm good with it," he said. "My last at-bat as a hitter yesterday was really good, so I want to continue that momentum whenever I get to hit again."

While the offense hasn't clicked yet, Ohtani's pitching has been nothing short of historic. Through 44 innings this season, the four-time MVP boasts a microscopic 0.82 ERA—good for the best mark in Major League Baseball. In fact, it's the second-lowest ERA by any Dodgers pitcher through seven starts since the legendary Fernando Valenzuela posted a 0.29 ERA in 1981.

Of course, balancing both roles is no easy feat. So far, Ohtani has pitched and hit in the same game only three times out of his seven starts. But with a full season ahead, there's plenty of time for the two-way star to find his groove at the plate while continuing to dominate on the mound. For Dodgers fans, that's a message worth believing in.