Although he won the 2024 National League MVP award and helped the Dodgers win the World Series, Shohei Ohtani had only given the Dodgers half of their expected return on investment — until now.

Three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut on Monday night, the team announced. In an X post that rocked the baseball fan base on Sunday night, the Dodgers stated that the MLB star will be their starting pitcher for their home game against the San Diego Padres.

Shohei Ohtani is set to take to the mound Monday night for the first time since the Major League Baseball star signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. The official Dodgers account on X confirmed the news Sunday night,

Andy Pages hit a game-turning three-run home run in the fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani had three hits and scored two runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night.

Andy Pages and the Dodgers defeat Jung Hoo Lee and the Giants, 5-4. US Open Live; NBA; NFL; MLB; NHL; WNBA; NCAAF; NCAAB; Daily Draw; Fantasy Sports; Golf; NCAAW; Soccer; Racing;