“Classic Dodgers”: MLB Insider Offers Reassuring Shohei Ohtani Update & Pitching Return Timeline For Dodgers Star
Senior MLB insider and renowned sports journalist with ESPN, Buster Olney, gave a no-panic verdict on Shohei Ohtani’s pitching return timeline in the coming weeks. Speaking on SportsCenter, Olney reflected on Ohtani’s live BP throwing session from Saturday and also reiterated the words of skipper Dave Roberts on the same.
Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching is expected to happen in early September according to MLB insider Buster Olney. Speaking on SportsCenter, Olney expressed confidence in Ohtani’s pitching abilities after observing his live batting practice session. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts echoed the same sentiment, stating that if it were up to Ohtani, he would be back in the next major league game.
Ohtani, who has a 8-2 season record, will likely participate in another simulated game in the coming week before making his official return to the mound. If the Dodgers manage to secure a positive bullpen session during their series against the Braves starting from Tuesday, Ohtani could make his much-awaited return as early as Sunday, potentially facing the Tigers in Detroit.
With a projected rotation including Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers aim to be well-prepared for the postseason.
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