Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is among 12 active Japanese MLB players that will be celebrated with custom manhole covers in Japan.

While the Dodgers haven't yet issued a timetable on when Ohtani could return to in-game pitching, manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the chances of him doing it before the All-Star break (slated to begin on July 13) are "north of zero."

Shohei Ohtani, the $700 million two-way megastar who’s itching to return to the mound. But not everyone thinks that’s a good idea. MLB legend Alex Rodriguez recently sounded the alarm, cautioning the Dodgers against risking Ohtani’s arm in 2025.

Ohtani was followed by Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr., who collected a little over 10 percent of the responses. One player who voted for Witt summarized his reasoning nicely: “He’s quiet, goes about his work, balls out.”

Shohei Ohtani made a key move in his pitching comeback during Dodgers' series in San Diego. Here's what it means for the club.

Shohei Ohtani continues to make history in Major League Baseball, matching records of other legends and aiming for greatness.

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