MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers-Championship Celebration (image credit: IMAGN)
Reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani helped lead the LA Dodgers to the 2024 World Series title. His role is expected to increase next season as he makes his return to the mound. Ohtani spent the entire 2024 campaign as a designated hitter after he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right arm.
The Dodgers signed Ohtani to a $700 million deal ahead of the 2024 season, but they knew they weren't getting the full package immediately. Ohtani will make starts again in 2025, but that won't be the plan to begin the season. LA manager Dave Roberts' recent comments could get some of the team's fans worried.
In Saturday's article from Hochi, Roberts outlined the throwing plan for the star pitcher.
"I won't let Shohei Ohtani throw until May," Roberts said.
