Shohei Ohtani to return to Dodgers lineup soon but likely as one-way player

Source: New York Post

Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Dodgers’ lineup on Monday, but he almost certainly won’t pitch again this year. Ohtani hasn’t been officially shut down as a pitcher, manager Dave Roberts said, “but obviously you’re looking at the calendar, how much he’s thrown in the last week, I think we can all do the math. ” With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, Ohtani wouldn’t be able to build up the necessary arm strength to become a full-fledged starter in time for the playoffs.