Dave Roberts, the manager of the Dodgers, shared an evolving timeline for Shohei Ohtani’s return as a pitcher. Initially hopeful for a return by May, ongoing recovery from Tommy John surgery and a reluctance to overwhelm Ohtani’s body have led to a more cautious approach. Ohtani has resumed hitting but has not thrown a bullpen session, pushing back any clear return date. The Dodgers aim to prioritize his long-term health over immediate pitching in games.
We just felt that to intensify the bullpens, alongside of the intensity of the games, wasn't smart. So we just wanted to kind of slow-play it.
I just feel, and we all feel, [we're] just trying to make it a broad time to return. We just don't know.
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