After the Padres game, Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in 2023, said that he expects to see a gradual increase in his pitching usage going forward, as noted by Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

Shohei Ohtani sends bold message in his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut, hitting 100.2 mph and driving in 2 runs in win over Padres.