Overview
- Shohei Ohtani led off as designated hitter in the spring opener against the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium, slated for two to three at-bats.
- Ohtani is set to pitch against live hitters on Sunday as part of his ramp-up before joining Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will appear in a couple of Cactus League games, with his exact departure date for Team Japan not yet set.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto started the opener for his lone pre-WBC outing, targeting about two innings and roughly 35 pitches.
- Upon Yamamoto’s return to camp, the Dodgers plan an initial workload of roughly four innings and about 60 pitches as they monitor usage.