Yahoo Sports Will Shohei Ohtani play today?Time, date, TV info for Ohtani's Dodgers debut
The $700 million man is finally making his Cactus League debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani, the two-time American League MVP, is scheduled to be in the lineup Tuesday with the Dodgers against the Chicago White Sox.
His debut will be one of the most highly anticipated spring training games in recent memory. And while he is slowly recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery and is not expected to pitch in 2024, he will still be a massive draw for MLB fans everywhere.
Here's everything you need to know about his debut.
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When will Ohtani make his spring training debut?
Ohtani's spring training debut with the Dodgers will be Tuesday, Feb. 27 against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Peoria, Arizona, at 3:05 p.m. ET.
When Ohtani does make his debut, it will likely be a reflection of how the Dodgers' lineup will look all season. Roberts said, "It’s a safe bet to assume Mookie Betts will hit leadoff, and the first lineup with Ohtani will be an indication of how the order is going to be," wrote USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
How to watch Ohtani's debut
The game will be televised on MLB.TV, MLB Network as well as SportsNet LA at 3:05 p.m. ET.
Who will Ohtani face?
Garrett Crochet is expected to start for the White Sox. The left hander has faced Ohtani twice during his career in 2021 and 2023 and struck him out both times. Last season Crochet made 13 relief appearances and posted a 3.55 ERA while striking out 12 over 12 ⅔ innings.
Where will Ohtani bat in the Dodgers lineup?
The Dodgers lineup has been posted and Ohtani will be sandwiched between to former MVPs. Othani, a two-time MVP himself, will bat second behind Mookie Betts and before Freddie Freeman.
The Big Three.
Today’s #DodgersST lineup vs. White Sox: pic.twitter.com/VNptTsUWk1— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) February 27, 2024
When will Yoshinobu Yamamoto make his debut?
It appears Ohtani and Yamamoto, the two biggest signings of the offseason, will not make their Dodgers debuts together. Yamamoto is not schedule to make his first spring training start until Wednesday, Feb. 27.
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Dodgers schedule: Date, TV and time
Tuesday, Feb. 27 v. White Sox - 3:05 p.m. ET; TV - SportsNet LA
Wednesday, Feb. 28 @ Rangers - 3:05 p.m. ET; TV - SportsNet LA
Thursday, Feb. 29 @ Reds - 8:05 p.m. ET; TV - SportsNet LA
Friday, Mar. 1 v. Guardians - 8:05 p.m. ET; TV - SportsNet LA, MLB Network (out of network)
Saturday, Mar. 2 v. Cubs - 3:05 p.m. ET; TV - SportsNet LA
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to watch Shohei Ohtani play? Date, time, TV info for Dodgers debut
