The Los Angeles Dodgers are hopeful for Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching during this season, but his timeline remains uncertain. Initially, manager Dave Roberts suggested May as a target date, but progress has slowed. Ohtani has focused on preparation for the Tokyo Series, limiting his bullpen sessions. As the team returns from Japan, there's a plan to ramp up his pitching workouts before the home opener on March 27. Additionally, the Dodgers will maintain a five-man rotation in the meantime, allowing for adjustments based on Ohtani's recovery.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts initially suggested in January that Ohtani could begin pitching this season around the start of May; however, that target has been delayed.
Ohtani's rehab work as a pitcher has slowed as he has focused on preparing for the Tokyo Series as a designated hitter.
The overall plan is to have Ohtani 'ramp back up' after the Dodgers return from Japan to prepare for the home opener on March 27.
Ohtani reassured that he was content with the current plan, despite concerns regarding the pause in his pitching program.
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