Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Shohei Ohtani will not be returning to the pitching rotation next week. The team intends to take a cautious approach with his return from injury, prioritizing a timeline based on need rather than rushing him back into action.
Roberts indicated the Dodgers won’t have Ohtani pitch “earlier than we need to.” This suggests the team is carefully managing Ohtani's recovery and will only reinstate him as a pitcher when strategically necessary, rather than adhering to an arbitrary date. The specific nature of Ohtani’s injury was not detailed in the report.
The decision reflects a deliberate strategy by the Dodgers to avoid potentially re-injuring Ohtani and ensure he is fully prepared before resuming his dual role as both a hitter and pitcher. While Ohtani has been performing well as a designated hitter, the team is being conservative with his return to the mound.
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