The two-way superstar from Japan gave up a run and a pair of two-strike hits in one inning of work Monday night against San Diego as he returned from right elbow surgery.

Shohei Ohtani is set to take to the mound Monday night for the first time since the Major League Baseball star signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year. The official Dodgers account on X confirmed the news Sunday night,

Shoehi Ohtani’s debut wasn’t perfect, but it also could have gone a lot worse. After not pitching in nearly two years, the Japanese right-hander clearly showed signs of rust and lack of command in his first big league action of the season.