Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night against his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani, 30, will be the designated hitter.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday (Saturday in Manila) against his old team, the Los Angeles An-gels.

Shohei Ohtani put together one of the greatest offensive seasons the sport has ever seen in 2024, leading the National League in home runs, RBI and OPS and becoming the first player in Major League history to join the 50-50 club while helping the Los Angeles Dodgers capture the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reveals Shohei Ohtani will debut against the Angels for first Spring league action.

Ohtani will DH on Friday, Dave Roberts said. Will Smith will catch Friday, and Freddie Freeman will DH on Thursday, all making their first starts of the Cactus League.