There's no reason for Dodgers fans to fret. Ohtani was always expected to throw just an inning or two tonight as he slowly finds his rhythm again on the bump. Usually, when pitchers return from injuries, they throw a few rehab starts in the minor leagues. Of course, that's not possible for Ohtani, who is the best offensive player on his team, too.

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Shohei Ohtani makes his grand return to the pitching mound on Monday night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers open a four game-series with the San Diego Padres.

The Dodgers and Padres meet again for the second week in a row, this time for four games beginning Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers haven’t yet named a starting pitcher for Monday,