Dodgers present stunning timeline for Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers had all the time made it clear that Shohei Ohtani wouldn’t be able to return as a pitcher for the beginning of the 2025 MLB season. At this level, some would possibly begin to wonder if that return would possibly come nearer to the top of the season as a substitute.

In an look on “The Jim Rome Present” Thursday, Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts offered a considerably stunning replace on Ohtani’s return to the mound. Roberts mentioned Ohtani has appeared good in his bullpens, however that it may be months earlier than he pitches in a sport.

“He’s acquired one other gentle bullpen at present. He’s acquired a full one Saturday. Hopefully quickly, he’s going to begin dealing with some hitters,” Roberts mentioned. “Time of return, we’re nonetheless a pair months away. I do know that’s nonetheless imprecise, however we’re simply making an attempt to get to the subsequent step and see the place we’re at.”