Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his Cactus League debut as a designated hitter at the end of next week. Ohta

One of the biggest questions for the Los Angeles Dodgers entering this season is exactly how big of a role Shohei Ohtani will play on the mound for the defending world champions.

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani did not play in either of LA's first two Spring Training games, and he was again absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The 2024 National League MVP served exclusively as LA's designated hitter last season, but has been throwing bullpens in preparation for a return to the mound.

The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar has announced a surprising change to the future of his pitching career.

Ohtani is coming off two surgeries to his elbow within five years, not to mention surgery three months ago to repair a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. And yet there he was throwing free and easy in a new, improved form. It’s just one more reason why Ohtani continues to amaze us.

Ohtani, who worked almost exclusively out of the stretch with the Angels, has thrown primarily out of the windup during his first two bullpen sessions this spring. The three-time MVP says he wants

Cincinnati Reds shortstop and NL MVP candidate Elly De La Cruz had an incredible spring training debut, highlighted by two home runs in his first two at-bats against the Cleveland Guardians.

Prior to joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani established himself as arguably the most talented player in baseball history due to his ability to both hit and pitch at a high level.