Shohei Ohtani is ready to start his launch return, and the right of Los Angeles Dodgers said Wednesday that he will launch a Bullpen session this weekend.
Ohtani underwent Tommy John surgery in September 2023 while he was with Los Angeles angels. He could not launch last season while enjoying a first high season with the Dodgers as a batter.
Ohtani is shooting to launch in the big leagues at some time in May. While his arm is progressing, his left shoulder has a persistent discomfort after he underwent surgery after last season. He hurt him in game 2 of the World Series.
“Only a limited movement range,” Ohtani told reporters through his interpreter in Glendale, Arizona. 'I have gone through the elbow before, and with my shoulder, it is a bit more complicated. I think that is the part that I have to be patient.
Ohtani also went through Tommy John surgery in September 2018 with Los Angelinos.
The Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, said that Ohtani will not launch during spring training and will not go to any minor leagues rehabilitation period.
Shohei Ohtani is preparing to start launching for Dodgers after undergoing surgery
Ohtani joined the Dodgers last season after signing a 10 -year contract worth $ 700 million
Roberts also said that the adjustments will be made to Ohtani's workload when he hit and launch again. He cited a few days off to be the designated hitter and possibly less robbery as possibilities for Ohtani.
In this first season with Los Angeles, the MVP three times established career maximums in all areas when hitting .310 with 54 home runs, 130 ranges, 134 races scored, 197 hits and 59 robberies.
“As for the launch in front of the blows, he has done it before,” Roberts said. 'He has been doing both years. We have not yet come there as to what you feel comfortable, what you feel good. '
“I am anxious for those conversations, but obviously it will be a bit more complex than it was last year,” Roberts continued.
Los Angeles's relief, Evan Phillips (shoulder) and Michael Kopech (forearm) are delayed and could open the season in the injured list of 15 days, according to Roberts.
Ohtani joined the Dodgers last season after signing a 10 -year record contract worth $ 700 million. The agreement became the largest contract in the history of sport before the 15 -year contract and $ 765 million by Juan Soto with the New York Mets after the World Series.