The Los Angeles Dodgers eagerly anticipate Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching, originally targeted for May. However, his last session off the mound was on February 25, leading to uncertainty in this timeline. While he has focused on hitting during Cactus League games, the organization remains flexible. Ohtani emphasized the importance of taking a breather to ensure his well-being. Dodger's pitching coach Mark Prior noted the team's reliance on Ohtani's feedback to evaluate his workload as he resumes his two-way player status.
While Ohtani's target for pitching has been set roughly for May, the Dodgers emphasize flexibility in this timeline depending on Ohtani's progress and input.
"I wanted to prioritize the hitting aspect as we were getting into the season... things have been going according to plan, this is a time where I can actually get a breather."
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior stated, the team will rely heavily on Ohtani's input to adjust his workload while transitioning back to his two-way role.
Ohtani's last pitching session off a mound was on February 25, pausing his progression coinciding with his focus on hitting in Cactus League games.
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