Ohtani 'On a Mission Pitching-Wise,' Dodgers Assess Usage

Shohei Ohtani's first live pitching session of spring was described as 'electric' by catcher Dalton Rushing. Ohtani is coming off a healthy offseason and preparing to play both ways full-time, targeting a Cy Young. The Dodgers are mindful of balancing his pitching and hitting workload, prioritizing his playoff availability and long-term health. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day starts.