Shohei Ohtani, a two-way Japanese baseball superstar, has an outfield glove with him this spring but won't be using it soon. The Dodgers have no plans to use him in the outfield. Ohtani won't pitch this season after major elbow surgery but will focus on hitting.
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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