Ohtani returns to the mound in May! Half of the starters are Japanese → The Japanese Dodgers are coming
Feb 02, 2025
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it is appropriate for Otani to return to the mound in May, according to a report by Major League Baseball's official website MLB.com on the 2nd (Korea time).
Ohtani had surgery on his right elbow in 2023. Last season, he only played as a batter.
MLB.com says 'Three-time MVP Ohtani started pitching program in December. However, it is very unlikely that he will pitch in the opening series.
The Dodgers will be able to operate all three starting pitchers for the Japanese national team.
Japanese pitchers are half of the starting rotation, including the existing Yamamoto Yoshinobu and Sasaki Rocky Ohtani, who were recruited from the stove league.
MLB.com says 'Dodgers can use a six-person rotation this year. Ohtani had a lot of options while he was recovering.'Ohtani will return in May, but he has enough pitching resources available before then.
Ohtani is "I didn't have much time to relax as Juss played the World Series. I felt this offseason was the busiest. I literally feel like I'm starting right away as soon as I win the championship."
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Ohtani, who did not pitch at all in 2024, hit a batting average of 310, 390, and a slugging percentage of 646, with 54 home runs and 50 steals.
As a pitcher, he recorded 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA in 132 innings in 23 games in the 2023 season. He has 38 wins and 19 losses with a 3.01 ERA in 86 games in the Major League.
Kim Hye-sung also participated in the fan festival. Kim Hye-sung said, `It is an honor to be wearing a Dodgers uniform and participating in such an event. Since we are in the best team, we will prepare well to contribute to the team. I hope the Dodgers win again."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
