Overview

• Los Angeles announced Ohtani will serve as an opener Monday night at Dodger Stadium, likely pitching one to two innings against the Padres.
• Ohtani last took the mound on August 23, 2023, before undergoing right elbow surgery in September of that year.
• He accelerated his rehab with live bullpen sessions and simulated games this spring, including a recent 44-pitch, three-inning outing.
• The Dodgers currently have 14 pitchers on the injured list, including Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
• Ohtani will continue to hit as the team’s designated hitter on days he pitches, leveraging his two-way status without costing a roster spot.