Shohei Ohtani’s storybook spring training ended in nightmarish fashion Monday at Dodger Stadium.
After dazzling in his return to a full-time two-way role in Cactus League play this month, Ohtani struggled mightily in his final start as a pitcher against the Dodgers, failing to locate his fastball and surrendering three home runs. Then it got worse.
Ohtani exited the game in the third inning alongside a trainer with a blister on his right throwing hand. General manager Perry Minasian said the team believes it was caught early. He didn’t immediately have an update on Ohtani’s status going forward.