Shohei Ohtani's first time on the mound in an MLB game since August 2023 yielded mixed results with one run allowed on two hits, a wild pitch and no strikeouts in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

Ippei Mizuhara reported to federal prison on Monday to begin his 5-year sentence, as Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to pitching.

Monday's game between the Dodgers and Padres, which featured Shohei Ohtani’s long-awaited return to the mound, delivered record viewership on MLB.TV.

Shohei Ohtani made his return to the mound on Monday night, and here are three takeaways from his performance.