Shohei Ohtani made a successful return to pitching with the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres, marking a significant milestone following his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery. After 245 games as a designated hitter, Ohtani surprised the team with his pitching comeback, set in motion due to positive feedback from bullpen sessions and simulated games. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes emphasized the collaborative nature of the decision-making process involved in Ohtani's return, ensuring that the plan maintained Ohtani's health and performance in mind. The staff remains optimistic about his dual role as both pitcher and hitter.
"With each bullpen, each live, it was kind of a free-flowing conversation to make sure he's feeling good, he's bouncing back..."
"Because this is such a unique scenario, making sure we're not doing anything to put the offensive side in jeopardy..."
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