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Dodgers' Ohtani throws bullpen session, nearing live batting practice

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shohei Ohtani threw 35 pitches in the bullpen on Tuesday, his first throwing session in four days.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani will soon progress to live batting practice.
  • Ohtani, sidelined from pitching since July 3 due to knee inflammation, could potentially return to the mound in early September.

Shohei Ohtani is inching closer to a return to the pitcher's mound, having completed a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday. This marks his first throwing workout in four days, signaling progress in his recovery from left knee inflammation that has kept him sidelined from pitching since July 3.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani's progression, stating that the Japanese superstar will soon move on to live batting practice. Roberts noted that while he hadn't received a detailed report, Ohtani's "thumbs up" gesture indicated his readiness for the next phase.

Ohtani, who has been recovering from knee issues, has been taking part in throwing and catching exercises. While no official timeline for his return has been set, Japanese media reports suggest that Ohtani will need to complete at least two live batting practice sessions before rejoining the Dodgers' rotation. If all goes smoothly, he could potentially be back on the mound in early September.

I can see the next stage is to get him into live BP.

— Dave RobertsManager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, discussing Shohei Ohtani's recovery.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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