Ohtani won't overdo his intensity as he ramps up for a return to pitching: “It’s gonna be more about touching the slope."

The Dodgers are hopeful that the real challenge for Shohei Ohtani this year won’t be about his health, but rather his process of re-acclimating to the two-way role that made him a superstar.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received a major update regarding Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching, and it fits right into their long-term game plan. Ohtani, who had a second major elbow surgery, hasn’t thrown a pitch since August 2023.

After a dominant offensive season, Shohei Ohtani is making progress in his pitching recovery, aiming to return to the mound in 2025 with the Dodgers.