Shohei Ohtani's Shoulder Surgery Delays Return to Pitching for Dodgers

The Dodgers' star underwent labrum surgery on his non-throwing arm, impacting his pitching timeline for the 2025 season.

Ohtani's recent surgery was on his left shoulder, which is not his throwing arm, minimizing its impact on his ability to pitch long-term.
The Dodgers are not expecting Ohtani to pitch at the start of the 2025 season as he recovers from both labrum and prior elbow surgeries.
Ohtani's rehabilitation will be monitored closely, with no set timeline for his return to the mound, focusing instead on a step-by-step recovery process.
Despite the surgery, Ohtani is expected to be ready as a hitter for the Dodgers' season opener in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs.
The Dodgers remain optimistic about Ohtani's prognosis, emphasizing his potential to perform at peak levels in crucial games next October.