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Ohtani's Recovery Progress Fuels Spring Training Excitement

2/23/2025

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Ohtani's Recovery Progress

Shohei Ohtani is making strides in his recovery with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ramping up his pitch count during bullpen sessions. Fans can look forward to his return as a designated hitter in Cactus League play shortly. In the meantime, excitement builds for a Spring Training matchup featuring Hunter Greene and Triston McKenzie as starting pitchers in Goodyear, Arizona.

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Juan Soto electrified fans with a stunning debut for the New York Mets, launching a 426-foot home run in his very first at-bat against the Houston Astros. This momentous occasion follows his record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract, a testament to his stellar 2024 season with the Yankees, where he smashed 41 homers and drove in 109 runs.

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Ohtani's Recovery Progress

Shohei Ohtani is making strides in his recovery with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ramping up his pitch count during bullpen sessions. Fans can look forward to his return as a designated hitter in Cactus League play shortly. In the meantime, excitement builds for a Spring Training matchup featuring Hunter Greene and Triston McKenzie as starting pitchers in Goodyear, Arizona.

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