Shohei Ohtani's highly anticipated pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers is being delayed as both he and the team opt for a cautious approach. The rising workload as a designated hitter during spring training has made the organization wary of potential injuries. Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes emphasizes the need for a solid foundation while managing Ohtani's unique talents. Discussions include structured pitching workouts and the flexibility of Ohtani's role in the roster, allowing the team to benefit without needing to adjust rosters significantly. The depth of the Dodgers' pitching rotation enables a measured approach to Ohtani's progression, especially with the regular season approaching.
Ohtani is one of one at this point. As heâs getting in, heâs making sure heâs building a good foundation because we canât lose one of the best hitters in the game.
Weâll set something up where we can consistently get work in and call it once a week, trying to work through some type of live BP scenario.
One of the major benefits is if he comes back and throws two innings, thatâs okay. It is only additive at that point, which is obviously incredibly helpful.
We'll just map it out and figure it out as we go along, particularly with how the travel schedule will affect him.
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