Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres, marking his return to the mound after a long recovery from Tommy John surgery. He will serve as the team's opener for one inning but will also play as a designated hitter. Recently, Ohtani demonstrated his readiness by throwing 44 pitches in live batting practice, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to affirm his preparedness for big-league play. The newly implemented "Shohei Ohtani rule" allows him to fulfill both pitching and hitting roles during games.
Ohtani said he doesn't have any concerns about becoming a two-way player again. "I do feel like being the two-way player that I used to be, was the norm..."
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated, "He's ready to pitch in a big-league game. He let us know." This confidence reflects Ohtani's significant recovery progress.
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