Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited return to the mound on Monday night against the San Diego Padres (GameTracker). Ohtani’s outing will represent his first since Aug. 23, 2023, back when he was still a member of the Los Angeles Angels. He’s since trekked through a number of milestones, including but not limited to: undergoing multiple surgeries, joining a new team, winning a World Series title, and seeing his wife give birth.
Indeed, it’s been 664 days since the last time Ohtani took a mound in a game. In case all that time and space has caused anyone to forget: he’s quite good at pitching, too. Over the course of 86 MLB games and 481 ⅔ innings, he’s amassed a 3.01 ERA (142 ERA+) and a 3.51 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He finished fourth in American League Cy Young Award consideration back in 2022, and he’s compiled an estimated 15 Wins Above Replacement as a pitcher, per Baseball Reference.
Dodgers vs. Padres: Where to watch
Time: 10:10 p.m. ET | Date: Monday, June 16
Location: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles
TV channel: MLB Network (national) | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)
Odds (via Caesars Sportsbook): LAD -170, SD +143, O/U 9
For more on what Ohtani’s rehab looked like…
