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 tip of the season as a substitute.
In an look on “The Jim Rome Present” Thursday, Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts offered a considerably shocking replace on Ohtani’s return to the mound. Roberts stated Ohtani has regarded good in his bullpens, however that it may be months earlier than he pitches in a recreation.
“He’s obtained one other gentle bullpen in the present day. He’s obtained a full one Saturday. Hopefully quickly, he’s going to start out dealing with some hitters,” Roberts stated. “Time of return, we’re nonetheless a pair months away. I do know that’s nonetheless obscure, however we’re simply making an attempt to get to the subsequent step and see the place we’re at.”
