Shohei Ohtani's second pitching appearance this season resulted in only one inning pitched, as planned by the Dodgers management. Manager Dave Roberts reiterated the cautious approach to Ohtani's dual responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of building a solid foundation before increasing his pitching duration. Communication between Ohtani and the coaching staff has been crucial in determining his progression, as they focus on gradual improvement without rushing his return to full capacity. For now, Ohtani is comfortable with pitching just one inning as he balances his hitting preparation alongside his pitching duties.
"I think it's just more of trying to get the foundation and building blocks as he's taking at-bats, getting an inning here, an inning there."
"I think right now he's good with one inning. All of this is conversations we have with him obviously, so he's understanding where he's at, where we're at."
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