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Michael McDaniel

Shohei Ohtani Set to Make Next Step in Rehab for Potential Return to Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is set to take the next step in his progression for an attempted return to the mound. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since his second UCL procedure in 2023. The two-way player has been confined to just designated hitting since signing with the Dodgers, but his return to the mound appears to be getting closer.

Ohtani is set to pitch to major league hitters tomorrow in live batting practice at Citi Field ahead of Los Angeles' game against the New York Mets, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday. This comes a week removed from Ohtani throwing 50 pitches in a bullpen session which was described as "up-and-down" by Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.

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