The Dodgers made it clear heading into the new season that they would take their time with Ohtani and build him up appropriately, because when it comes to a player like the two-way unicorn, they are ensuring his long-term health and long-term production, rather than a few great stints.

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in a familiar setting. Here's how it went.