Dodgers Nation · Feb 15, 2025
Shohei Ohtani to Take Major Step in Throwing Program for Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani is making his return to being a two-way player in 2025 for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The reigning National League Most Valuable Player hasn’t pitched since August 2023, but will return to the mound in 2025 at some point, showing the Dodgers his full capabilities on the baseball diamond.
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While Ohtani isn’t going to start the season as a two-way player — or pitch in any Cactus League games — he’s already ramping up his throwing progression.
Ohtani said this week that he expects to throw his first bullpen session of spring training sometime this weekend, which is a major step in his return to the mound.