Shohei Ohtani's highly anticipated return to the mound after 663 days was met with fervent cheers at Dodger Stadium as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the San Diego Padres. Despite initial struggles, Ohtani exhibited flashes of his former dominance, reaching 100 mph on his fastball. In addition to pitching, he made an impact offensively, hitting a double that tied the game at one. Despite the Dodgers’ successful season, injuries have plagued their pitching staff, with multiple players on the injured list. Ohtani's season has been historic, further solidifying his legacy with 25 home runs and a .297 batting average. He has signed a historic 10-year contract with the Dodgers and already won a World Series and garnered a third MVP award.