Dodgers' Andrew Friedman Addresses Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Future With Team
Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers executive Andrew Friedman discussed Shohei Ohtani's future as a pitcher for the team. Both Friedman and Ohtani aim for him to pitch for the next eight years. Ohtani had surgery in 2024, affecting his pitching schedule, but plans are underway for him to pitch regularly this season.Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani has a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Andrew Friedman wants Ohtani to pitch for the next eight years, and Ohtani agrees with this plan.
- Ohtani missed the entire 2024 season pitching due to elbow surgery but played offensively.
- In 2025, Ohtani returned to pitching in June and appeared in 14 games.
- Ohtani has been performing well in spring training and is ahead in his pitching preparation compared to last year.
- Dodgers plan to treat Ohtani like a regular starting pitcher on game days, with proper rest in between.
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