Ohtani leads the NL in home runs just months after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder and is set to face hitters in a live batting practice session Sunday, his first since Tommy John revision

On the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break.

NEW YORK — Mets manager Carlos Mendoza already got what he needed from starter David Peterson by the time Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani stepped up to the plate with a chance to tie the game in the eighth inning.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 17th home run of the season on Monday, keeping his spot atop the MLB for most this year, as the Los Angeles Dodgers fell to their fourth straight defeat.

The Dodgers manager spoke candidly about Ohtani’s recovery progress—and why no timeline has been set for his return to the mound.

Max Muncy's sacrifice fly to center scored Shohei Ohtani with the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to snap a four-game skid.

As Jansen came to the set position on the mound, he subtly stepped off the rubber, then looked at Ohtani and gestured towards third base in an effort to intentionally balk. Jansen could be seen mouthing "I balked" to Ohtani.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a strong push to defend their title in the 2025 MLB season, with Shohei Ohtani emerging as a crucial contributor. The two-way star has already surpassed the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge in a key statistical category.