Shohei Ohtani made his highly anticipated return to the mound, and his first-ever appearance for the Dodgers on Monday against the Padres.

The belief was Shohei Ohtani wouldn't pitch for the Dodgers until after the All-Star break, but it instead happens one month earlier than expected.

Shohei Ohtani's first time on the mound in an MLB game since August 2023 yielded mixed results with one run allowed on two hits, a wild pitch and no strikeouts in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

The day that the Dodgers have been waiting for since they signed Shohei Ohtani to a then-record contract is nearly here: Ohtani's first start as a pitcher in a Dodgers uniform is set for Monday night against the Padres.

Machado even admitted that Pages is playing well in 2025. However, the Dodgers have future Hall of Famers on the roster such as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages was unhappy with San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of Monday's game between the NL West rivals.

The 37-year-old pitcher praised the Dodgers organization for accommodating his family over the last 18 seasons, a group that is set to grow by one.