Shohei Ohtani made a trouble-free return to the pitching mound after a near two-year absence on Monday in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres.The reigning National League Most Valuable Player had not pitched since August 2023 when he played for the Los Angeles Angels.

Shohei Ohtani looked rusty on his return to the mound for the Dodgers but still managed to pitch a 100 mph ball.

After nearly two years away from pitching, Shohei Ohtani is finally back to claim the title of MLB's sole two-way superstar.

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When Ohtani first joined the Dodgers and began his hitting progression ... strength and conditioning coach and director of player performance before being elevated to the coaching staff this ...

It's Monday, June 16 and the Padres (39-31) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (43-29). Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Shohei Ohtani for Los Angeles.