Shohei Ohtani, a highly anticipated player, was not in the starting lineup for the Angels/Giants game, with his spring training debut for the Dodgers approaching. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans to bat Ohtani 2nd for strategic reasons, aiming to maximize scoring opportunities and utilize Ohtani's speed. Ohtani also mentioned having an outfield glove but is not expected to play in the outfield soon, as the Dodgers have no current plans for him in that position.
Shohei Ohtani has an outfielder's glove, but don't expect him in the field anytime soon https://t.co/ul9jpL2wGZ
Shohei Ohtani mentioned to Japanese reporters today that he has an outfield glove with him this spring, just in case Don't expect to see him use it anytime soon though. While Ohtani has offered to help in the outfield if needed, per source, Dodgers have no plans to use him there
As we get ready for Shohei Ohtani's spring Dodgers debut, here's more on the team's decision to put him second in the batting order “I think we’re gonna do this for a while" https://t.co/w0UuUrwvKM
Dave Roberts, on his decision to bat Ohtani 2nd: “(Hitting) in front of Freddie gives Shohei a lot of protection and the ability to use the foot speed component in front of Freddie. I think we'll create a lot of scoring from 1B and a potential stolen-base threat.”
Shohei Ohtani is likely to have two or three at-bats when he makes his highly anticipated spring training debut Tuesday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. https://t.co/rF1uU1IuLw
Shohei Ohtani isn't in the starting lineup for the Angels/Giants game. Not sure why. Will update.