Los Angeles – Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar bidirectional Shohei Ohtani Mixed in rupture launches for the first time in a launch session on Tuesday.
The right had been limited to Fastball and Splitters before while working to launch this season again after elbow surgery.
Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani is approaching to face live blows for the first time since he underwent his second Tommy John procedure in September 2023.
“It’s progressing,” Roberts said. “I am not sure when that sliding control from the flat floor to the bullpen will carry, but that is progress.”
Ohtani’s return to the mound is expected to approach the breakdown of the All-Star in July.
“I would really want to have an answer (when it will be),” said Roberts. “I am waiting for the green light of the people who handle Shhehei’s rehabilitation.”
On the plate, Ohtani is hitting .312 and entered Tuesday’s action leading the largest with 17 homers.
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