Shohei Ohtani's anticipated return to pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers is currently uncertain after he paused mound work to concentrate on hitting during the Cactus League games. While manager Dave Roberts originally targeted May for Ohtani's pitching debut, the organization is willing to adjust this timeline based on Ohtani's feedback regarding his workload. Ohtani himself expressed satisfaction with this approach, indicating that the decision to step back from pitching was a planned strategy to ensure a healthy mental and physical balance as the season progresses.
Ohtani's progression halted as he prioritized hitting, aligning with Cactus League games. His pitching return timeline remains uncertain but he feels positive about the situation.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated a May return timeframe for Ohtani to pitch, yet flexibility in the plan is vital, depending on Ohtani's feedback on workload.
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