Shohei Ohtani to face live batters for first time since 2023

Ohtani is returning to pitching after surgery following his 2023 injury, marking his first live batting practice since then. He hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since signing a $700M deal ahead of the 2024 season. Manager Dave Roberts highlighted Ohtani's fastpitch speed and noted he's incorporating sliders and curveballs into his delivery.