The Los Angeles Dodgers, after securing victories against rivals Padres and Giants, anticipate a crucial four-game series against the Padres, bolstered by the return of ace pitcher Shohei Ohtani. Despite struggling with an injured pitching staff, Ohtani's return is a promising development, with manager Dave Roberts expressing confidence in his readiness. Ohtani will pitch one inning to start, gradually increasing his workload to support a team heavily affected by injuries, with 14 pitchers currently on the injured list. This pivotal moment is seen as exciting for fans and analysts alike.
"He's ready to pitch in a major-league game," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday. "He let us know that." Ohtani voiced that his pitches were good to go Saturday night.
While he's expected to pitch one inning Monday, he will continue to build up at a rate of about an inning per outing until he's ready for full-fledged starts.
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