A Thumbs-up and 30 Pitches: Ohtani’s Latest Step Back Toward the Dodgers’ Mound
Shohei Ohtani, Edwin Díaz and Justin Wrobleski were throwing in uniform, a sign the Dodgers could bring back three injured pitchers before October.
- On Saturday, Los Angeles Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski, and Edwin Diaz participated in live batting practice, signaling a crucial step in their injury recovery, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya.
- Two-Way star Ohtani, limited to 85.2 innings in 2026 due to knee and biceps issues, faced teammate Will Smith during the session, throwing 30 pitches in 93-degree heat.
- Rejoining the rotation Tuesday in Atlanta, right-hander Tyler Glasnow will make his first start since May 6 after a 60-day injured list stint for back spasms, manager Dave Roberts said.
- While closer Diaz remains on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation, the Dodgers' bullpen has maintained stability with Tanner Scott stepping into the ninth-inning stopper role.
- Adding Ohtani, Glasnow, and Wrobleski to a rotation including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Roki Sasaki, and Blake Snell provides manager Roberts significant flexibility for October.
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A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani’s latest step back toward the Dodgers’ mound
Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice. There's no definitive timeline for Ohtani to return to pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Ohtani Advances Toward Pitching Return with Live Batting Practice
Shohei Ohtani took a significant step towards returning to the mound by participating in live batting practice against teammate Will Smith. During the session, Ohtani threw 30 pitches while managing his knee soreness, which has sidelined him since July 3. Despite no clear timeline for his return to pitching, manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani’s recovery, hinting at the possibility of another live session next week. Once back in…
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