The Los Angeles Dodgers anticipate the full return of Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player by 2025, despite him currently rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Although Ohtani impressed with his batting prowess last season, he will not pitch during the Cactus League games, and the Dodgers aim to avoid minor-league assignments for him. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that creative strategies will be necessary for Ohtani's preparation, such as live batting practice and simulated games, ensuring he can contribute to the team as soon as possible despite his pitching absence.
Ohtani is not expected to pitch in any Cactus League games, but the Dodgers manager emphasized that his return to two-way play will come sooner than later.
The production Ohtani brings to the Dodgers as a batter is too valuable; the team prefers not to have him make rehab starts in the Minors.
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