Dodgers 'fully expect' Shohei Ohtani to pitch in 2027, and they have three paths to take with two-way star

The Los Angeles Dodgers have stated they fully expect Shohei Ohtani to return to pitching in 2027, after he dealt with two injuries during the 2026 season. The team confirmed that Ohtani will not require surgery and plan to restore him to two-way duties as both a pitcher and hitter. The Dodgers have outlined three potential paths for managing Ohtani's return to his full role as a two-way player.