Overview

• Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his first spring training at-bat, showcasing his readiness after offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
• Ohtani, who had a historic 2024 season with 54 home runs, 59 stolen bases, and a World Series win, is preparing to return to pitching later this season after Tommy John surgery.
• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans to limit Ohtani's stolen base attempts and potentially reduce his plate appearances to preserve his health for pitching duties starting in May.
• The Dodgers have bolstered their rotation with new additions like Roki Sasaki and Blake Snell, creating a competitive pitching lineup to complement Ohtani's eventual return to the mound.
• Ohtani's performance in spring training reassures fans and the Dodgers organization of his potential to remain a key offensive and pitching force in 2025.