大谷おおや翔しょう平たいらの投手とうしゅ復帰ふっき ロバーツ監督かんとく「まだ数すうか月かげつかかる」

In Major League Baseball, regarding Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers, who aims to return as a two-way player this season, Manager Roberts indicated that it will still take several more months before he returns as a pitcher.

Shohei Ohtani is aiming to return as a two-way player this season, and initially, there were expectations that he might come back as a pitcher as early as May. However, considering the strain on his condition, he slowed down his training pace during preseason camp, and the timing of his return became uncertain.

Manager Roberts spoke to the media on the 26th before the game against the Pirates at home in Los Angeles, and regarding Ohtanis return as a pitcher, he said, He needs to properly build up his body as a starting pitcher, and that takes time.

It is expected to take several more months.

On top of that, we still dont know whether the return will be sooner or postponed.

He said, For now, Im proceeding very cautiously, indicating that he is not in a hurry to return.

Ohtani has been continuing his adjustments by playing catch and throwing bullpen sessions, and before the game on this day, for the first time since returning from the paternity list following the birth of his wife Mamikos child on the 20th of this month, he pitched in the bullpen for the first time in 10 days, throwing 28 pitches—including fastballs, two-seamers, and splitters—to a catcher in a crouched position.

After finishing practice, he was seen smiling and making gestures like soothing a baby, chatting with the pitching coach, showing a glimpse of his fatherly side.

The Dodgers management has indicated in previous interviews that they prioritize Ohtani playing as a two-way player in the postseason, and it is expected that they will continue to carefully monitor his condition and proceed cautiously with his pitching adjustments.