Ohtani was expected to be a hitter only in his first season with the Dodgers, but the team hoped he could resume the two-way responsibilities that made him a superstar by Opening Day of this year. That obviously hasn't happened, as a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder sustained in the 2024 World Series threw off his offseason rehab timetable.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to see the full capabilities of Shohei Ohtani. Although that statement sounds ludicrous given a historic 2024 campaign from Ohtani that featured the first 50+ home run and 50+ stolen base season in MLB history on his way to MVP honors and a championship in his first of 10 seasons in L.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said earlier this week that Shohei Ohtani's chances of returning to the mound before the All-Star Game were "north of zero," and Ohtani supported that statement on Saturday.