Shohei Ohtani makes brief pitching return for Dodgers in first start since 2023

Source: New York Post

Shohei Ohtani pitched for the first time in a Dodger uniform and took another major step in his recovery from his second surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament that he underwent in 2023.   The Dodgers’ superstar pitched just one inning — which had been widely expected — and gave up one run on two hits while throwing 28 pitches.   During the brief appearance, Ohtani turned to his fastball 32.