The Dodgers still have not announced an expected timetable for Ohtani’s pitching debut. Although the team initially hoped he’d take the mound in May, those plans changed when the three-time MVP began focusing solely on hitting late in spring training.

There was talk that Ohtani could face hitters before the season started. Then he went a month without throwing a bullpen session.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a strong 11-5 start to their 2025 MLB campaign, and the team could be bolstered even further in the coming months with Shohei Ohtani inching closer to a return.