The state of L.A.'s injury-riddled pitching staff is alarming. But Ohtani is too valuable to rush back to the mound.

Shohei Ohtani had a quiet night on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 in 10 innings. Ohtani doubled in his first at-bat, but was held hitless the rest of the night.

Shohei Ohtani made a key move in his pitching comeback during Dodgers' series in San Diego. Here's what it means for the club ...