When Ohtani, Freeman & Smith might play for Dodgers in Spring Training

Shohei Ohtani’s Spring Debut Coming Soon

The anticipation surrounding Shohei Ohtani‘s first spring training appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers continues to build at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. While he has yet to appear in a Cactus League game or face live batters on the mound, that’s about to change — at least on the hitting side. Manager Dave Roberts announced this weekend that Ohtani will be seeing playing time at designated hitter by the end of next week. The skipper also hinte…

When Ohtani, Freeman & Smith might play for Dodgers in Spring Training

The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training with several players not quite 100% healthy and thus being slow-played as the team looks to defend their World Series title. Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech are among Dodgers who have not yet appeared in a Cactus League game. Neither has Brusdar Graterol, but that was to be expected as he faces a prolonged recovery after undergoing right shoulder surgery. …