Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch

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Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.
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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

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