Shohei Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut at home Monday, giving up a run in his lone inning of work, then struck out in his first plate appearance as Los Angeles' DH, marking the first time he has pitched and hit in a game since Aug.

Shohei Ohtani's initial rehabilitation plan did not have him starting on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. He was initially set to make his first pitching appearance since 2023 after this year's All-Star break.

The team announced the two-way star will take the bump Monday against the San Diego Padres, but ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported he's likely to only throw one or two innings "in what will basically amount to a continuation of his rehab."