Shohei Ohtani has an outfielder’s glove, but don’t expect him in the field anytime soon
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani has an outfielder’s glove, but don’t expect him in the field anytime soon

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani walks around the complex at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix during the first week of spring training. “I think it’s important to be ready.” But don’t expect to see the two-time MVP trotting to the outfield anytime soon. “I don’t see that happening,” manager Dave Roberts said when asked about potentially using Ohtani in the outfield. If his thought is to get healthy and help the Dodgers win baseball games, I’m all for it.” For now, however, at this early stage of both the season and Ohtani’s elbow rehab, the team “isn’t even thinking about” using him in the outfield, one source said. “Playing the field, let alone pitching, that’s a ways off.” Buehler feeling good after live BP After facing batters for the first time this spring Tuesday afternoon, Walker Buehler said Wednesday he was encouraged by how he felt on the mound and how he is progressing this spring.

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