Shohei Ohtani appears to be on the verge of making his return as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Like his comeback from internal brace surgery last year, it will be with baby steps.
Ohtani will throw a bullpen session on Friday and, if all goes well, could make a start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters via Jack Harris of the California Post. That start would see Ohtani throw only one inning, as an opener.
Tyler Glasnow reportedly remains scheduled to pitch Sunday after returning from back spasms on Tuesday. If Ohtani gets the start, he will be work as the bulk guy behind the opener. If Ohtani isn't ready, it would be a traditional start.
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to a knee issue that has also caused a minor problem with his biceps. He has continued to play nearly every day as a designated hitter and remains locked in a race for NL MVP with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Shohei Ohtani is nearing a (partial) return.
#start #opener
Ohtani will throw a bullpen session on Friday and, if all goes well, could make a start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters via Jack Harris of the California Post. That start would see Ohtani throw only one inning, as an opener.
Tyler Glasnow reportedly remains scheduled to pitch Sunday after returning from back spasms on Tuesday. If Ohtani gets the start, he will be work as the bulk guy behind the opener. If Ohtani isn't ready, it would be a traditional start.
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to a knee issue that has also caused a minor problem with his biceps. He has continued to play nearly every day as a designated hitter and remains locked in a race for NL MVP with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
Shohei Ohtani is nearing a (partial) return.
#start #opener
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