Shohei Ohtani, gearing up for his Los Angeles Dodgers debut after elbow surgery, skipped live batting practice, putting his spring training premiere on hold. Despite the setback, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani won’t feature in Thursday’s opener against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani, who secured a record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract in December, has impressed Roberts with his accelerated physical recovery, surpassing expectations.