The stated intention
Sportsnet reported on October 16 that Shohei Ohtani intends to pitch in 2027. His last appearance on the mound was July 3, before knee and biceps problems interrupted that part of his season.
Known and unresolved
Sportsnet listed an 8-2 record and 1.79 ERA across 14 starts. MLB reported that possible offseason procedures remained under evaluation. A player's intention should not be presented as a confirmed Opening Day pitching assignment.
Editor's perspective
The meaningful follow-up is how pitching preparation and hitting workload will fit together. Official team updates and training milestones are more useful than speculation about recovery. This is a sports-news brief, not a medical diagnosis or a forecast of rehabilitation time.