The day that the Dodgers have been waiting for since they signed Shohei Ohtani to a then-record contract is nearly here: Ohtani's first start as a pitcher in a Dodgers uniform is set for Monday night against the Padres.

Finally, Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is resuming the two-way responsibilities that contributed to his ascension. The Japanese phenom has already proven he can strike fear into opponents with only a bat. Nonetheless, the reigning World Series champions are ready to unleash him.

For the first time since he signed his $700 million megadeal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, two-way superstar Shohei Othani will take the mound and face the San Diego Padres on Monday.