Overview

• 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.