One aspect that works in the Dodgers' favor here: Ohtani's two-way player status. He doesn't count against Los Angeles' 13-pitcher roster limit, meaning that the Dodgers will be able to navigate his truncated appearances with a full support staff.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16 in a game that will also be Shohei Ohtani's first time pitching in a game since 2023.

Everything you need to know about the MLB matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, including how to watch and team news.

The San Diego Padres entered the weekend with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, but they still have one of the best records in the National League. With the MLB trade deadline just over a month out, San Diego is reportedly willing to be aggressive to upgrade one key spot in its lineup.

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Gwynn came to the Padres in 1981 as the 58th overall draft pick after playing collegiately at San Diego State University. A dual-sport athlete, he was simultaneously drafted again to play professional basketball in the 10th round by the then-San Diego Clippers.

Shohei Ohtani makes his much-anticipated return to the mound on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.

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MassLive's Sean McAdam reports the San Diego Padres were among the teams who looked into trading for Boston Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers before his move to th