One aspect that works in the Dodgers' favor here: Ohtani's two-way player status. He doesn't count against Los Angeles' 13-pitcher roster limit, meaning that the Dodgers will be able to navigate his truncated appearances with a full support staff.

Shohei Ohtani gave up an early run in his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but quickly made up for it at the plate with two clutch hits and a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers are easing Ohtani back into pitching, essentially completing his rehab while in the majors. “There’s no playbook for this,” said GM Brandon Gomes.

Mizuhara, 40, was processed Monday at a low security federal prison in Allenwood, Pennsylvania, beginning a nearly five-year prison sentence for bank and tax fraud after he stole nearly $17