Ohtani has not pitched since August of 2023 when he tore his UCL while with the Los Angeles Angels. Roberts was a bit more optimistic about Ohtani's timeline this offseason, saying that he could be back on the mound by May.

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most unique, talented baseball players of his generation. Coined as the modern-day Babe Ruth due to his two-way abilities as a

The Los Angeles Dodgers had always made it clear that Shohei Ohtani would not be ready to return as a pitcher for the start of the 2025 MLB season. At this point, some might start to wonder whether that return might come closer to the end of the season instead.