"Last year we had the plan to start from one inning to keep him with us active and playing. I think this year we're certainly north of that. I don't see how we won't be able to get three or four innings from him in a major-league game. So that's certainly a better jumping off point than last year."
"The Dodgers are much more comfortable with where Ohtani is physically compared to the beginning of last season, and they believe he'll be able to give them a good amount of length right out of the gate."
Shohei Ohtani is positioned to play a significant role in the Dodgers' starting rotation during the upcoming season. After recovering from Tommy John surgery and left shoulder surgery, Ohtani pitched 67.1 innings across the regular season and postseason last year. The Dodgers organization is considerably more confident in his physical condition compared to the start of last season. Manager Dave Roberts indicated the team expects Ohtani to deliver three to four innings per game from the outset, a substantial improvement from last year when he required a gradual buildup. Ohtani did not reach the four-inning threshold until his eighth start of the previous season. He is scheduled to make his first Cactus League appearance on Wednesday, while his specific rotation spot remains undetermined.
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