Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Decision After Shohei Ohtani Pitching Debut originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Shohei Ohtani made his first appearance on the mound since August of 2023, a consequence a September surgery to repair damage in his throwing elbow.

It was Shohei Ohtani’s first appearance on the mound after August 2023. The post Dave Roberts Reveals Shohei Ohtani’s Key Mistake in Dodgers Pitching Debut and Outlines Next Steps appeared first on EssentiallySports.

There's no reason for Dodgers fans to fret. Ohtani was always expected to throw just an inning or two tonight as he slowly finds his rhythm again on the bump. Usually, when pitchers return from injuries, they throw a few rehab starts in the minor leagues. Of course, that's not possible for Ohtani, who is the best offensive player on his team, too.