Shohei Ohtani Likely Won’t Make Big League Mound Return Until After All-Star Break

On the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery Shohei September 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 23, 2025, in New York. AP Photo/Pamela Smith

NEW YORK (AP) — On the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break.

Ohtani is to pitch batting practice before Sunday night’s series finale against the New York Mets.