Shohei Ohtani has begun his journey back to a two-way role with the Los Angeles Dodgers, recently participating in his first bullpen session of the year. While he is not expected to join the pitching rotation until May and will not appear in Cactus League games, he has shown promise with fastballs clocked at 92 to 94 mph. Both manager Dave Roberts and pitching coach Mark Prior are optimistic about Ohtani's capability to face hitters in March. This season marks a novel challenge for Ohtani, who will balance rehabilitation and being a key hitter for the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani took a significant step in his return to a two-way role, making his first official bullpen session of the year and aiming for a unique season.
Ohtani won't pitch in the Cactus League before the Dodgers travel to Tokyo, and his fastballs are currently below game intensity, needing to increase as he progresses.
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