The National League manager for the All-Star Game has already ruled out one potential pitcher in Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani could return to the mound on Saturday in Kansas City against the Royals, but he reiterated that "I've got to make sure I keep it open-ended" at the same time.

Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes joins MLB Now to discuss Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and the defensive plan for Mookie Betts

Another day, another feat for Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani, as he hit a home run Tuesday night in the series opener between the Dodgers and the Rockies.

Shohei Ohtani's second pitching appearance as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers is in the books. Ohtani, who is slowly building up following his September 2023 elbow surgery, threw a scoreless first inning against the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Sunday (GameTracker).

Shohei Ohtani pitched one hitless inning Sunday in his second mound start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out two and allowing just one baserunner on an error.