Will Shohei Ohtani pitch soon? Dave Roberts provides update on Dodgers star
Shohei Ohtani, who made his last start on the mound July 3, has been playing catch and potentially will throw a bullpen session soon.
Los Angeles — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts offered a cautiously positive update on Shohei Ohtani's potential return to pitching. Speaking to the media prior to the Dodgers' four-game homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers, Roberts stated that Ohtani has been practicing by catching and may soon engage in bullpen work.
Although the Dodgers have expressed their hope to see Ohtani pitch again this season, they have yet to provide a specific timeline. The critical factor would be Ohtani's availability for the playoffs, which commence soon.
Ohtani's knee issue, which began on July 3, has prevented him from pitching since then. Prior to the injury, the outfielder-infielder had been performing exceptionally well on the mound. He holds the Dodgers' record with 26 home runs, boasting a slugging percentage of .544 and an on-base percentage of .393.
Roberts emphasized that Ohtani is expected to play all four games against the Brewers and will be closely assessed before the Dodgers commence their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on August 17.
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