David Chao, MD
2 min read • February 29, 2024
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Hit a home run in his spring training debut and will slowly ramp up his hitting. He’s on track to play opening day despite Tommy John surgery in mid-September. Ohtani will not pitch or play the outfield this season despite his return to hitting just over five months removed from his surgery.
Undergoing X-ray on left hand after HBP during spring training - X-rays unlikely to show a fracture but hand contusion will keep him out of spring training reps for a few days.
Threw live BP on Feb. 27 for the first time since his second Tommy John procedure. No set date for return in 2024, according to manager Dave Roberts. Walker last pitched in a game on June 10, 2022 and underwent Tommy John surgery on Aug. 23, 2022.
The Dodgers signee underwent double hernia surgery in the offseason but has a chance to be on the active roster by the South Korea series starting March 20. He figures to provide depth in the outfield although he can also play middle infield.
Likely to miss most of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on July 18, 2023.
Out for the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on Aug. 1, 2023.
Written by David Chao, MD