The Los Angeles Angels faced a familiar foe in the Los Angeles Dodgers during Cactus League play Friday evening.
Even with a surgically-repaired shoulder and amid a second rehab from a major elbow ligament reconstruction, Shohei Ohtani looks just fine. It took just one at-bat this spring for the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar and reigning National League MVP to show he’s doing just fine,
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, and reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani are in the middle of a prank war during spring training, but it's Ohtani's dog that is the real winner. Watch all the hilarity ensure here.
Shohei Ohtani discussed his 2025 spring training debut on Friday following the Dodgers' victory against the Angels.
Leading off for manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first at-bat of the spring. With the Angels having split-squad action on Friday, star outfielder Mike Trout was in the lineup for their contest against the Chicago White Sox, depriving fans of a matchup featuring both he and Ohtani.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first spring training plate appearance following offseason shoulder surgery.