Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound for the first time since 2023, with a start against the San Diego Padres on Monday in Los Angeles, the team announced.

The San Diego Padres are in the market for a left fielder, and could pursue former free agency target Austin Hays before the trade deadline. Hays has split time

The Dodgers said Sunday that Shohei Ohtani will make his Dodgers pitching debut Monday against the San Diego Padres.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a massive Shohei Ohtani announcement right before the game against the San Diego Padres.

The day Los Angeles Dodgers fans have been waiting for is finally coming, as superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to return to the mound for his first pitching appearance for LA since inking a massive 10-year, $700 million contract with the franchise in December of 2023.

The San Diego Padres entered the weekend with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, but they still have one of the best records in the National League. With the MLB trade deadline just over a month out, San Diego is reportedly willing to be aggressive to upgrade one key spot in its lineup.

The baseball industry has learned not to underestimate A.J. Preller during trade season or, for that matter, at any time on the calendar.

The San Diego Padres have placed All-Star outfielder Jackson Merrill on the seven-day injured list on Sunday, a day after he suffered a concussion during Saturday night’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.