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Ohtani Feeling Good After Dodgers Debut, Could Return This Weekend

Careful pitch counts reflect the team’s need for him in a rotation hampered by injuries as he eyes a return in Washington

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani takes a hit by pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, right, argues with umpire Marvin Hudson after getting ejected during the third inning of their game against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
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Overview

  • Ohtani allowed one run on two hits over a 28-pitch opening inning, topping out at 100.2 mph but recording just 16 strikes.
  • He said he was “not quite happy” with his command yet felt good enough for his next outing and also went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in the 6-3 win.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could take the mound again Saturday or Sunday in Washington, with the club open to extending him beyond one inning.
  • The Dodgers have eight starters on the injured list and are balancing Ohtani’s two-way role with cautious workload management.
  • Tensions flared when Padres starter Randy Vásquez plunked Ohtani Tuesday, drawing warnings to both benches and an ejection of Roberts after his protest.