Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will commence the 2025 MLB season with a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on March 18-19. This event marks MLB’s return to Japan for the first time since 2019 and offers Japanese fans a chance to see Ohtani play in his home country.
Following the Tokyo series, the Dodgers will return to the United States for their regular season. While the complete 2025 schedule detailing all matchups and locations is not fully available, fans can anticipate the Dodgers visiting various cities across the country. To find out when Ohtani and the Dodgers will be playing in or near your city, it’s advisable to check the official MLB website or the Dodgers’ official schedule for the most up-to-date information.
As of now, Ohtani is expected to serve as the designated hitter at the start of the season, with plans to resume pitching later in the year. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has indicated that Ohtani will begin a throwing program upon returning from Japan, aiming for a return to the mound in May 2025.
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