Ohtani, 17, will take the mound for the Dodgers in a two‑way role against the Guardians on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The 2026 debut follows a season‑long recovery after his second Tommy John surgery and a 3.34 ERA in 67⅓ innings last year. Cleveland’s right‑hander Tanner Bibee will start for the Guardians, making his second start of the season.
Ohtani Makes Pitching Debut vs. Guardians on March 31
Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their March 31 game against the Cleveland Guardians, marking his first start at Dodger Stadium since his 2023 Tommy John surgery.