Shohei Ohtani has returned to being a two-way player for the first time since 2023, while maintaining his designated hitter role for the Dodgers. Despite some decline in offensive production and a short stint due to cramping, Ohtani is slowly ramping up his pitching workload and is adjusting to the challenges of his dual role. Manager Dave Roberts confirms Ohtani's need to acclimate through various new routines, including pitcher meetings alongside hitting sessions, emphasizing the importance of preparation for his performance.
"Absolutely," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts answered when asked if Ohtani is still adjusting to his two-way role. "And you know, as we talked about the meetings, the prep, the bullpens..."
"I do think that there's something to it," Roberts began. "I think that obviously, when he's pitching, there's an added emphasis, understandably so, on pitching..."
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