Shohei Ohtani's Expected Status for Dodgers' Season Opener in Japan Revealed by Dave Roberts
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it is “very unlikely” Shohei Ohtani will pitch in the Tokyo series against the Chicago Cubs to open the season. However, Ohtani is expected to be in the lineup as a designated hitter.
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch.
Shohei Ohtani won't be ready to pitch when Dodgers open 2025 season in Japan
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts still expects Shohei Ohtani to be in their lineup as the designated hitter for 2025 opener in Japan.
Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener
Shohei Ohtani should be ready to hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their season in Japan – but is “very unlikely” to be pitching by March.
Dodgers say 'very unlikely' Shohei Ohtani pitches on Japan trip
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
Ohtani to hit, not pitch in Dodgers' season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani will be in the batter's box but is unlikely to pitch when the Los Angeles Dodgers begin their title defense with two games in Tokyo in March, manager Dave Roberts said on Monday.
As expected, Dodgers not planning for Shohei Ohtani to pitch in Japan
The dream of having Shohei Ohtani make his return to the mound in Japan is not going to happen. Although it was widely assumed after Ohtani had left shoulder surgery that the rehab would prevent him from being ready to pitch for the Dodgers’ season-opening series March 18-19 in Tokyo,
Shohei Ohtani ‘unlikely’ to be ready to pitch for Dodgers in season openers in Japan next season
Though it would be an incredible moment, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is “unlikely” to pitch for the team in their games in Japan to start the season next spring. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that Ohtani,
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