Randy Vásquez is slated to take the mound for San Diego.

It had been 663 days between pitching appearances, depriving baseball fans of the famed wicked four-seam fastball and splitter that they have marveled at from the sport’s most unique player.

That's because Shohei Ohtani will be making his Dodgers pitching debut tonight, which will be his first time on the mound since the 2023 season.

Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for the Dodgers vs. the Padres at Chavez Ravine post-mega deal. Anticipate an exciting matchup on Monday night!

Ohtani will make his Dodgers pitching debut Monday against the San Diego Padres.

Predictably, perhaps, Ohtani has fared quite well.