The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a scare in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series when Shohei Ohtani injured his left shoulder on a stolen base attempt. Ohtani underwent an MRI the following day, which the team only disclosed revealed a partial dislocation of his left shoulder.

Shohei Ohtani discussed his 2025 spring training debut on Friday following the Dodgers' victory against the Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, and reigning National League MVP, Shohei Ohtani, picked up where he left off last season with an opposite-field home run in his first at-bat of spring training.

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Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani is taking it slow this spring, after undergoing surgery. He took his first batting session Sunday.

Shohei Ohtani will step into the batter’s box on Friday night under the Arizona lights for the first time this spring, facing his former team that he spent his first six Major League seasons with.

Freddie Freeman, who is returning from offseason ankle surgery, will DH on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Catcher Will Smith, who has dealt with an ankle injury during training camp, will then join Ohtani in the lineup against the Angels, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

Ohtani has not thrown a bullpen session since Feb. 25 and won’t “ramp back up” until closer to the start of the season. There is no specific timetable for his return to pitching in games.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has appeared in limited action during 2025 spring training. Now he's got a targeted goal before the Tokyo Series.