This season started for Dodgers fans with the hope that Shohei Ohtani would return to the mound. Since Ohtani joined the team, he has yet to pitch, and his projected time is about to come. However, given the timeline and the nature of his second elbow procedure, the Dodgers are going to be extra cautious. It’s all about the long-term investment now — making sure he returns at full strength and stays healthy for the long haul.
So, when is Ohtani going to return to his two-way playing activities? The Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, latest update might not sit well with the fans.
Well, the truth bomb was dropped when Dave Roberts spoke with MLB presenter Jim Rome on Thursday. Initially, he shared some encouraging signs about Shohei Ohtani’s recovery — everything seems to be progressing well overall. Roberts mentioned Ohtani is right on schedule, hitting and rehabbing without setbacks so far, which is a good sign for the Dodgers.
But then came a little caveat — the negative nugget at the end: Roberts confirmed that Ohtani still won’t be throwing for another couple of months, which means a return to pitching is still a long way off. So yes, the fans still need to wait a little more to see their star showing his two-way playing abilities.
Dave Roberts said that Shohei Ohtani is still a couple of months away from pitching in games, but is still expected to pitch this season and in the postseason
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You get the sense the Dodgers are keeping the long game in mind, right? Yes, there are reasons why the Dodgers are playing safe with Shohei Ohtani.
(Keep an eye on this space for further updates.)
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