Shohei Ohtani has been hit by a pitch from San Diego Padres starter Randy Vásquez in the third inning, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected after arguing on the field

The two-way superstar from Japan gave up a run and a pair of two-strike hits in one inning of work Monday night against San Diego as he returned from right elbow surgery.

In the Dodgers ’ 6-3 win against the San Diego Padres on Monday, Ohtani made his long-awaited return as a pitcher from a September 2023 Tommy John operation, taking the mound in a Dodgers uniform for the first time as the club’s starter while also continuing to serve as their leadoff hitter in the lineup.