Why the Dodgers’ Temptation to Rush Shohei Ohtani Could Backfire Spectacularly
In short: Ohtani’s measured reintroduction on the hill makes all the sense in the world. His value as a hitter is simply too great to wager. So, while the Dodgers hope to weave another World Series run around his dual-threat brilliance, they’re playing the long game — protecting their ace’s bat until the time is truly right to unleash him fully as a pitcher once again. Crunch time awaits, and every move from here on out will echo loudly.
Slow down.
Previously limited to fastballs and splitters, Shohei Ohtani threw a handful of sliders and curveballs in his mid-week bullpen session, but that doesn’t mean he will be a two-way player again before the All-Star break.
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