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The Dodgers' Strategic Approach to Shohei Ohtani's Recovery
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently reassessing the timeline for Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound. Initially set for May, the Dodgers have chosen to slow down Ohtani's recovery process, a decision that highlights both their confidence in their roster and their strategic management of a unique talent. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained the reasoning behind this decision by saying, “We just felt that to intensify the bullpen sessions alongside of the intensity of the games wasn't smart, so we just wanted to slow play it.”