{"id":44748,"date":"2025-04-28T08:30:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44748"},"modified":"2025-04-28T08:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T08:30:56","slug":"mlb-insider-reveals-major-dodgers-shohei-ohtani-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=44748","title":{"rendered":"MLB Insider Reveals Major Dodgers\u2019 Shohei Ohtani News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019\u00a0Shohei Ohtani\u00a0ramps up his pitching program, the most pertinent question is when the two-way superstar will return to the mound. After undergoing surgery for a torn left labrum this offseason and a second UCL procedure in September of 2023, Ohtani\u2019s long-term pitching outlook is in question.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Insider Bob Nightengale\u00a0had this to say on Ohtani, via\u00a0Dodgers Nation\u2019s Doug McKain:<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-f16e5145e7d3416fad8e5afce1801588\" data-google-query-id=\"CIal1Mym-owDFW9kDwIdDsoNaQ\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"3\" data-rhp=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d be more curious to see what happens after next year,\u201d Nightengale said. \u201cI think he\u2019ll be in the rotation again in 2026, then we\u2019ll see what happens. I think his sheer love is just as a hitter. So it\u2019ll be fascinating in a couple years if he gives up pitching, what do you do? Do they put him in the outfield? Obviously, a great athlete, probably would be a waste as a full-time DH since his athleticism is so good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles is taking their time with Ohtani, despite recent struggles, as it has plenty of arms to eat innings. Even with\u00a0Blake Snell, Tony Gonsolin, and Clayton Kershaw injured, the Dodgers still boast a staff of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, Tyler Glasnow, Dustin May, and a bevy of prospects for spot starts.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-0e1fffcc78924b108c4732e1ca52a915\" data-google-query-id=\"CIjsxN2m-owDFSFgDwIdwoMeVA\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/1514f7b629dabf29bcda1103828a8dae.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts at second base in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium.\" width=\"4882\" height=\"3254\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjE0NTAxMzQ2NzM1MzAyNDM2\/usatsi_26025230.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts at second base in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ohtani has a career 3.01 ERA and 3.31 FIP over 481 and 2\/3 innings, along with a 2022 fourth-place finish in the American League Cy Young vote, and will make a welcome addition whenever he is ready.<\/p>\n<p>Losing his two-way prowess would be a devastating blow not only to the Dodgers but to the Major League executives who rely on his global popularity and Babe Ruth-like appeal.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-4679594249134154993d003cebe518df\" data-google-query-id=\"CInsxN2m-owDFSFgDwIdwoMeVA\" data-ad-size=\"0x0\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/1514f7b629dabf29bcda1103828a8dae.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"173\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"8\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, Nightengale makes a good point. Should Ohtani relinquish his pitching responsibilities, what is the best course of action for Los Angeles?<\/p>\n<p>While Ohtani was never a great defensive outfielder, his cannon of an arm and incredible speed alleviate some of the fielding deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>But, look at his production last season as a full-time\u00a0designated hitter. Ohtani, of course, had the historic 50 home run, 50 stolen bases campaign, but he also had a .310 batting average, and a National League-leading 1.036 OPS and 190 OPS+.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\" data-zone-count=\"4\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-ca210f4095a647fcbc2476c7ef3e165b\" data-google-query-id=\"CJKLm-qm-owDFYyJ6QUdhaQNNg\" data-ad-size=\"adhesion\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_8__container__\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_8\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" src=\"https:\/\/1514f7b629dabf29bcda1103828a8dae.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-41\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"a\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Those numbers were near or exceeded his career highs, and perhaps he benefited from not having two-way duties. Would Los Angeles be wise to shut him down entirely? That would not maximize Ohtani\u2019s value, but it could ease him into the second half of his career as he turns 31 this July.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-embed-card--list\">\n<div class=\"m-card--media\"><a class=\"m-card--image-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers\/dave-roberts-makes-max-muncy-announcement-amid-struggles\" rel=\"\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjE0NDg3MzQyNzI1OTk3NTkx\/usatsi_25990995.webp 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjE0NDg3MzQyNzI1OTk3NTkx\/usatsi_25990995.webp 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjE0NDg3MzQyNzI1OTk3NTkx\/usatsi_25990995.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjE0NDg3MzQyNzI1OTk3NTkx\/usatsi_25990995.jpg 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjE0NDg3MzQyNzI1OTk3NTkx\/usatsi_25990995.jpg 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjE0NDg3MzQyNzI1OTk3NTkx\/usatsi_25990995.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019\u00a0Shohei Ohtani\u00a0ramps up his pitching program, the most pertinent question is when the two-way superstar will return to the mound. 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