Following an elbow treatment this offseason, Shohei Ohtani is still rehabilitating. For the upcoming season, the new addition to the Los Angeles Dodgers roster will only be allowed to play as a designated hitter; he will not be allowed to pitch.

Ohtani signed a record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers, of which he will receive $680 million at the end of the ten-year term.

The Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play each other in the Seoul Series in South Korea, which starts on March 20. During the whole offseason, Ohtani has concentrated on his recuperation, and the Japanese sensation has reassured supporters that he is making progress.

Mookie Betts, a prominent player for the Dodgers, recently spoke candidly on SportsNet LA about how excited he is to play with the two-way superstar. Regarding Ohtani, he stated:

“I believe that we must maintain our aggressiveness. The boys are coming through here because of that. My strategy cannot be altered. You know, I had to just keep doing what I always do, which is go to base. I mean, getting to bat in front of him and watching what he does will be a blessing and a lot of fun.The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to bat third.

At the Los Angeles Dodger Stadium’s Fan Fest on Saturday

According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Shohei Ohtani will start at third base. The rising star from Japan continued by stating that he is making progress toward his recuperation and is healthy enough to play.

Over the past six years, Shohei Ohtani has established himself as one of MLB’s best players. Nevertheless, the two-time AL MVP missed out on postseason play during his time with the Los Angeles Angels. The two-way talent wants to win a World Series and hopes to accomplish this goal while playing for the Dodgers.

Fans of the Dodgers have never had higher expectations after their billion-dollar summer spending binge. The team’s leadership has undoubtedly performed its duties. It is now up to the players to perform.