Shohei Ohtani made his much-anticipated Dodgers pitching debut after nearly two years away from the mound, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities with two hits and RBIs. Manager Dave Roberts and Ohtani discussed a potential weekly pitching schedule, emphasizing caution regarding Ohtani's strength and recovery. The plan remains flexible as the season progresses, focusing on Ohtani's readiness to contribute effectively without overburdening the bullpen. General manager Brandon Gomes highlighted the importance of keeping Ohtani strong for the postseason, making his health a priority as he adapts back into pitching.
"That's my expectation... the expectation is for me to go once a week, hopefully to be able to go a little longer every time I'm out there..."
"You're talking six or seven, eight days, something like that... we'll see how he is and whether it's another one inning the next time, or two innings..."
"The main goal is obviously to have him strong down the stretch run and through October..."
"The unreal talent of the two-way superstar was on full display at Dodger Stadium..."
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