Otani is aiming to have 50 at-bats by the start of the season. He missed the fifth pitch, a high fastball, and struck out.

On the other hand, he made light adjustments by playing catch. Both players are expected to play in exhibition games after the beginning of the week. The first game will be against the New York Yankees on Saturday. The second game is against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The third game is a game against the Oakland A's on Monday.