The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16 in a game that will also be Shohei Ohtani's first time pitching in a game since 2023.

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound to make his first pitching appearance in nearly two years on Monday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers sparked a frenzy Sunday evening announcing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited first start from the mound in Dodger blue on Monday night.

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Instead of throwing another live batting practice session this week, Ohtani will pitch an inning or two on Monday against the Padres, marking his first game action on the mound since elbow surgery

Shohei Ohtani, who hasn’t pitched since August 23, 2023, is set to return to the mound Monday night in a rivalry matchup against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani, who turns 31 next month, has already won three MVP awards, two in the American League and one in the National League. He’s currently the odds-on favorite to win another this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound for the first time since 2023, with a start against the San Diego Padres on Monday in Los Angeles, the team announced.

The right-hander eyes return from Tommy John surgery and Manager Dave Roberts tracks UCLA’s College World Series run.