Despite that reality, a recent report from Bob Nightengale suggested that Ohtani might not pitch for much longer than another year or two, when he does, or if he does, return to the mound.

In a recent conversation with Dodgers Nation's Doug McKain, MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY made it sound like it was a very real possibility that Ohtani would only pitch for a couple of ...

After undergoing surgery for a torn left labrum this offseason and a second UCL procedure in September of 2023, Ohtani’s long-term pitching outlook is in question. MLB Insider Bob Nightengale ...

Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound isn't coming anytime soon. Ohtani is now not expected to start pitching in games again until after the MLB All-Star break, which will take place from July 14–17.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 26-14 to start the season. They won the World Series last season without Shohei Ohtani ever throwing a pitch, and he still has not pitched this year.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale told Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain that fans should temper their expectations about Ohtani pitching long-term. While the Dodgers may expect him to return to the ...