Shohei Ohtani, a groundbreaking two-way player for baseball, is making his return to pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers, starting in an upcoming series against the San Diego Padres. This moment is highly anticipated, as Ohtani not only pitched with substantial skill but also excelled as a hitter, marking a unique place in baseball history. Despite initial plans suggesting he wouldn't pitch until later, the Dodgers modified their approach, indicating Ohtani will pitch an inning or two, a reflection of his readiness after recovering from previous surgeries.
Ohtani will pitch his first game for the Dodgers on Monday, the team naming him as its starter for the opening game of a four-game series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.
The news of Ohtani's mound return became a source of anticipation in the Dodgers' clubhouse, with Clayton Kershaw describing himself as "super excited."
For most of this season, the Dodgers operated under the assumption that Ohtani wouldn't pitch until after the All-Star break. The change of plans doesn't represent a speeding up of a timeline.
What was already a one-of-a-kind show will evolve into something that might never be seen again after Ohtani retires - not at Dodger Stadium, not at any other major league stadium.
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