Shohei Ohtani Returns to Full Two-Way Status for Dodgers in 2026

Shohei Ohtani is set to return to full two-way status for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026, following his recovery from a second Tommy John surgery. After a methodical ramp-up in 2025, he posted a 2.48 ERA in his final eight starts, including winning NLCS MVP with a three-homer, 10-strikeout performance in Game 4. The Dodgers will manage his pitching schedule judiciously. He will also be honored with three bobblehead giveaways in 2026.