Ticket prices are soaring as Shohei Ohtani is set to make his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night against the San Diego Padres.

The Los Angeles Dodgers sparked a frenzy Sunday evening announcing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited first start from the mound in Dodger blue on Monday night.

Ticket prices for Monday's series opener skyrocketed after the announcement that Shohei Ohtani would make his Dodgers pitching debut.

Dodgers Turn Heads With Shohei Ohtani Message Before Padres Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The defending World Series champions got a major boost on Sunday night. While the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday Night Baseball, the biggest news came after the game.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16 in a game that will also be Shohei Ohtani's first time pitching in a game since 2023.

Shohei Ohtani pulled up a little lame after sliding into third base during the Dodgers' win over the Padres on Wednesday.