Los Angeles Angels' three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-year-old Ohtani will be taking on the role of designated hitter for this game.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has not provided a specific timeline for Ohtani's return to pitching but expressed optimism that it would be sooner rather than later. However, Ohtani has been ruled out for the opening series in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs on March 18-19.
