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. While Ohtani was able to excel as the Dodgers' designated hitter in 2024, the real draw was his ability to pitch at an elite level while also swinging a hot bat in the same game.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is making his pitching debut on Monday against the San Diego Padres, stepping on the mound for the first time in a couple of years.

Finally cleared to pitch his first game since 2023, Dave Roberts expects Shohei Ohtani to get a "bananas" reaction from Dodgers fans.

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Despite the pitching struggles, Dave Roberts remains a calm influence on his players and has the Dodgers in position to win the West again.