Shohei Ohtani's much-anticipated return to the mound is happening sooner than expected. Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, the Dodgers announced that Ohtani will make his first pitching start for the Dodgers on Monday against the San Diego Padres.

Ohtani threw just under 50 pitches to two minor league hitters during the third simulated game in his gradual comeback to the mound. The three-time MVP used his fastball and sweeper impressively, according to Roberts and Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior.

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