Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night against his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani, 30, will be the designated hitter.

Shohei Ohtani put together one of the greatest offensive seasons the sport has ever seen in 2024, leading the National League in home runs, RBI and OPS and becoming the first player in Major League history to join the 50-50 club while helping the Los Angeles Dodgers capture the World Series.

Ohtani will DH on Friday, Dave Roberts said. Will Smith will catch Friday, and Freddie Freeman will DH on Thursday, all making their first starts of the Cactus League.