The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a four-game series against the San Diego Padres, with the return of pitchers Emmet Sheehan and Shohei Ohtani. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani will pitch Monday night, starting as an opener for one inning. Prior to his debut, Ohtani demonstrated confidence in his readiness after throwing 44 pitches in practice. There's anticipation surrounding his performance as he builds endurance and prepares for the season, moving up his timeline to pitch before the All-Star break.
"He's ready to pitch in a big-league game," Roberts said. "He let us know."
Ohtani stressed the importance of building endurance, saying, "With the last live BP, I felt like the intensity was there and my stuff was game-ready."
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