Overview

• Ohtani opened Monday’s game against the Padres, marking his first big league pitching appearance since exiting with an elbow injury in August 2023.
• He advanced through live bullpen sessions and simulated games over recent weeks to prepare for a brief return on the mound.
• The Dodgers have placed 14 pitchers on the injured list this season, including key starters Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
• Manager Dave Roberts plans to limit Ohtani to one or two innings per outing as he rebuilds arm strength and expands his repertoire.
• Ohtani continues to lead the National League with a 1.035 OPS as the Dodgers’ leadoff hitter while pursuing his two-way ambitions.