Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani made an appearance in Arizona on Wednesday, nine days before pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch for spring training.
While there, Ohtani played catch and did a photo shoot. Emmet Sheehan and Anthony Banda also reported early.
Pitchers and catchers are set to arrive at Camelback Ranch Feb. 13, and the rest of the team will report Feb. 17 for the first full-squad workout of the season. Their opening game of spring training comes against the Los Angeles Angels later that week on Feb. 21.
Mar 25, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) returns to the dugout after hitting a double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
What Will The Dodgers Do During Spring Training?
The Dodgers will play 33 games during spring training, most of which will come against MLB teams. They’ll also square off against Team Mexico ahead of the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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During these games and practices, the Dodgers will decide who to bring add onto the few roster spots they have heading into the 2026 season.
Is the Dodgers’ 2026 Roster Set?
The Dodgers have plenty to figure out before the end of the preseason, especially in their pitching staff.
After they signed Kyle Tucker, the Dodgers locked down just about all of their starters for position players outside of second base.
Tommy Edman is likely the starter for the Dodgers at second base, as they DFA’d infield depth piece Andy Ibañez on Tuesday just a few weeks after signing him. Edman is on the mend following surgery he received on his ankle at the beginning of the offseason, though, so someone else could stand in his place come the beginning of the season as well.
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Their pitching staff is a different story, as the bullpen is all but solidified. Edwin Diaz has a spot in the bullpen for sure, but beyond him and Tanner Scott — who’s still under contract for three years — things are wide open.
Outside of those two, Will Klein, Justin Wrobleski, Brusdar Graterol, Anthony Banda, Blake Treinen, Jack Dreyer, Edgardo Henriquez, Ben Casparius and Alex Vesia are all currently on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster and will be fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster.
The Dodgers’ starters aren’t set in stone just yet, but there’s a pretty good chance Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki and Emmet Sheehan will occupy the rotation spot.