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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani May Never Be Fully Built Up as Pitcher This Year, Says Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is in the process of building back up, and has made two pitching starts thus far.

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Both starts lasted just one inning, which was expected as manager Dave Roberts revealed the plan was for Ohtani to serve as an opener. Last Monday, Ohtani made his long-awaited pitching debut with the Dodgers.

The 30-year-old hit the ground running as he was tasked with facing the top of the San Diego Padres lineup, which features Fernando Tatis Jr.