Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. Playing for the first time in almost two years, Ohtani received a warm standing ovation. Although he pitched only one inning, he showcased his fastball, hitting 100 mph. The Dodgers were cautious in his return to avoid jeopardizing his offensive contributions, demonstrating the unique challenges of managing a two-way player. Manager Dave Roberts and GM Brandon Gomes expressed their anticipation for his performance.
Ohtani made his long-awaited return as a pitcher from a September 2023 Tommy John operation, taking the mound in a Dodgers uniform for the first time.
His pitching outing was brief, giving up a run on two hits while touching 100 mph with his fastball and getting three swing-and-misses.
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