The Los Angeles Dodgers had always made it clear that Shohei Ohtani would not be ready to return as a pitcher for the start of the 2025 MLB season. At this point, some might start to wonder whether that return might come closer to the end of the season instead.

The only true area of regression so far for Shohei Ohtani has been in one statistical category; where a glaring drop in production has signaled an early-season problem for the Dodgers.

Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers discusses whether or not Shohei Ohtani will move down in the batting order.