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The Los Angeles Dodgers get a big boost this week with two-way star Shohei Ohtani set to return to pitching for the first time as a Dodger, Monday night against the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters after Sunday's game that Ohtani would "most likely" make his return to pitching by opening a game against the San Diego Padres this week. Minutes late, the Dodgers announced Ohtani would start the series opener on Monday.