Dodgers Ready for Shohei Ohtani's Return, Move 7-1 Starter to Bullpen
As Dodgers welcome at least one — possibly two — starters back to their rotation, a veteran with a 3.76 ERA moves to the bullpen.
Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching is expected to happen in early September according to MLB insider Buster Olney. Speaking on SportsCenter, Olney expressed confidence in Ohtani’s pitching abilities after observing his live batting practice session. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts echoed the same sentiment, stating that if it were up to Ohtani, he would be back in the next major league game.
Ohtani, who has a 8-2 season record, will likely participate in another simulated game in the coming week before making his official return to the mound. If the Dodgers manage to secure a positive bullpen session during their series against the Braves starting from Tuesday, Ohtani could make his much-awaited return as early as Sunday, potentially facing the Tigers in Detroit.
With a projected rotation including Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers aim to be well-prepared for the postseason.
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