Dodgers Not Rushing Shohei Ohtani's Return to Mound

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team will not rush Shohei Ohtani's return to the pitching rotation, stating he will not pitch until fully ready. Ohtani is not expected to return to the mound by next week, and his status remains uncertain for the foreseeable future. Additionally, Ohtani was recently surpassed by Kazuma Okamoto for the MLB record for home runs by a Japanese rookie, a milestone that Munetaka Murakami may also soon challenge.