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Shohei Ohtani Ready to Transform the Dodgers Season After Full Recovery
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Shohei Ohtani is heading into what could be a transformative season for the Los Angeles Dodgers after enjoying his first fully healthy offseason with the team. According to the California Post, the two-way superstar has recovered completely from Tommy John surgery and shoulder surgery, arriving at spring training in the best physical condition the Dodgers have seen him. Jack Harris, covering the team for the California Post, noted that nothing will hold Ohtani back physically this year.
The Dodgers are proceeding methodically with Ohtani's workload, however. Manager Dave Roberts has emphasized that the team wants to keep him fresh for October, which is why Ohtani will not pitch in the upcoming World Baseball Classic despite being the designated hitter for Japan. The Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman explained the decision, citing Ohtani's recent surgeries, his grueling postseason run, and the organization's desire to keep him healthy for another deep playoff push. Ohtani himself acknowledged the temptation to pitch if his former Angels teammate Mike Trout appeared in the WBC, but Trout won't participate due to insurance issues.
During spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona, Ohtani played in limited Cactus League games, going one for three with an infield single, a groundout, and a strikeout in his first appearance. He faced live hitters in simulated games before departing for Japan to join Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic, which runs from March 4 through March 17.
While away from the Dodgers, Ohtani plans to throw live batting practice sessions and participate in simulated games to maintain his pitching development. The Dodgers expect shorter outings when he eventually takes the mound, likely starting with fewer than six or seven innings initially.
Beyond baseball, Ohtani continues to drive significant economic impact. According to the Arizona Office of Tourism, Japanese visitors to Arizona jumped 22 percent from 2023 to 2024 following Ohtani's signing with the Dodgers. The Cactus League has had to add special accommodations for Japanese media covering the star, with overflow tents set up at Camelback Ranch because the regular press box cannot accommodate the volume.
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I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI. I'll provide you with recent developments about Shohei Ohtani based on verified sources.
Shohei Ohtani is heading into what could be a transformative season for the Los Angeles Dodgers after enjoying his first fully healthy offseason with the team. According to the California Post, the two-way superstar has recovered completely from Tommy John surgery and shoulder surgery, arriving at spring training in the best physical condition the Dodgers have seen him. Jack Harris, covering the team for the California Post, noted that nothing will hold Ohtani back physically this year.
The Dodgers are proceeding methodically with Ohtani's workload, however. Manager Dave Roberts has emphasized that the team wants to keep him fresh for October, which is why Ohtani will not pitch in the upcoming World Baseball Classic despite being the designated hitter for Japan. The Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman explained the decision, citing Ohtani's recent surgeries, his grueling postseason run, and the organization's desire to keep him healthy for another deep playoff push. Ohtani himself acknowledged the temptation to pitch if his former Angels teammate Mike Trout appeared in the WBC, but Trout won't participate due to insurance issues.
During spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona, Ohtani played in limited Cactus League games, going one for three with an infield single, a groundout, and a strikeout in his first appearance. He faced live hitters in simulated games before departing for Japan to join Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic, which runs from March 4 through March 17.
While away from the Dodgers, Ohtani plans to throw live batting practice sessions and participate in simulated games to maintain his pitching development. The Dodgers expect shorter outings when he eventually takes the mound, likely starting with fewer than six or seven innings initially.
Beyond baseball, Ohtani continues to drive significant economic impact. According to the Arizona Office of Tourism, Japanese visitors to Arizona jumped 22 percent from 2023 to 2024 following Ohtani's signing with the Dodgers. The Cactus League has had to add special accommodations for Japanese media covering the star, with overflow tents set up at Camelback Ranch because the regular press box cannot accommodate the volume.
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