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.

Ohtani’s 28-pitch inning Monday was his first in a major-league game in nearly two years. All signs point to him pitching again on Sunday against the Nationals.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani makes a surprise admission after his first time pitching in almost two calendar years.