WATCH: Shohei Ohtani makes second start of 2025, records first two strikeouts as Dodgers pitcher Ohtani threw just one inning Sunday against the Nationals ...

Shohei Ohtani continues to slug for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a hitter, and he is getting closer to returning as a pitcher.

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani, they got one of the most dominant hitters in baseball. But they also got a fantastic pitcher, too.

Speaking of which -- and speaking of Ohtani's work as a pitcher back in 2023, when he was still a member of the Angels -- let's roll it back to April 17, 2023, at Fenway Park in Boston.

Shohei Ohtani continues to slug for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a hitter, and he is getting closer to returning as a pitcher. Ohtani threw three simulated innings for the Dodgers on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has taken the mound as a Los Angeles Dodger. The three-time MVP made his pitching debut on Monday, June 16, starting against the San Diego Padres in his first ...

Shohei Ohtani is making his second start as a pitcher on Sunday when the Los Angeles Dodgers conclude their homestand against the Washington Nationals.

Shohei Ohtani delivers during his pitching debut for the Dodgers against the San Diego Padres on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the team announced that Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.

ESPN's Karl Ravech previously reported that "there is a growing feeling among Dodgers that Shohei Ohtani will return to pitching sometime this week" after not pitching for the last season-plus.