Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani explains why he chose to stop his pitching progression, despite being expected to make his pitching debut with the Dodgers in May 2025.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani broke his silence with the media after the decision was made to pause his pitching rehab.

Shohei Ohtani’s rehab isn’t progressing as quickly as some had hoped, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are playing it safe. While he’s started throwing again, don’t expect to see him pitching in the Japan Series or even at the start of the regular season.