US EditionShohei Ohtani Is Back on the Mound, and the Dodgers Are Monitoring His Return to Two-Way Play
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 22 – Ohtani struck out two and allowed no hits in an 18-pitch inning as the Dodgers cautiously increase his pitching workload after Tommy John surgery.
- On Sunday at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani pitched a hitless inning with two strikeouts and homered, helping the Dodgers to a 13-7 win over the Nationals.
- Following a year recovering from a second Tommy John surgery, Ohtani's return to pitching helps Dodgers address season-long injuries as he gradually reestablishes his two-way role.
- Analysis of Ohtani's outing shows he threw 18 pitches with 12 strikes, topping out at 98.8 mph, and hit his 26th home run, a 383-foot shot, demonstrating his continued elite performance.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed increased confidence in Ohtani's command and pace, emphasizing patience as the team supports his two-way return, with no public concerns about his progress.
- Next up, Ohtani plans his third start in 6–8 days with gradual pitch and inning increases, emphasizing cautious workload management.
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DENVER (AP) — The National League All-Star manager has already ruled out one potential pitcher: Shohei Ohtani.
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Ohtani may return to mound Saturday in Kansas City, manager Dave Roberts keeps option open-ended
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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Possible Shohei Ohtani Move
Shohei Ohtani’s conditioning is been otherworldly, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts still appreciates his two-way superstar needs a break. Roberts said he is inclined to move Ohtani out of his customary leadoff spot and further down in the Dodgers lineup on days he pitches. Ohtani has gone from the mound to the on-deck circle without even a pause in the dugout in each of his first two starts. Ohtani has only made single-inning outing…
Dave Roberts hints at major change in Ohtani that would make him the best version of himself
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is slowly showing his unparalleled talent on the mound and at the plate, but manager Dave Roberts is evaluating a key modification to his off
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