Shohei Ohtani is set to make his third pitching start of the season as the Dodgers slowly build his two-way return.

Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited return to Kauffman Stadium this weekend. And there is a strong chance he could pitch as well. The Los Angeles Dodgers roll into town on Friday. They will begin a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals to conclude a weeklong homestand. It will be the Dodgers’ first trip to The K since 2023.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed two-way player Shohei Ohtani would make his third start since returning from Tommy John surgery against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. Ohtani has served as the opener in both of his two pitching appearances this season,