Shohei Ohtani ramps up throwing program, but Roberts says MVP isn't close to mound debut for Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani threw 20 fastballs in a bullpen session on March 29, 2025, after not pitching since February 25.
- Dave Roberts, the Dodgers' manager, stated that Ohtani will need a lot more time before he is ready to pitch in games again and that there's no urgency for his rehab.
- Ohtani, who had elbow surgery in September 2023, is in the second season of a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers.
- The Dodgers are committed to bringing Ohtani back as a pitcher, though Roberts emphasized that progress will be gradual.
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Shohei Ohtani throws first bullpen session in month as pitching return remains uncertain
Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in a month on Saturday, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani Ramps Up Throwing Program, but Roberts Says MVP Isn’t Close to Mound Debut for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in a month on Saturday, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.


Shohei Ohtani ramps up throwing program, but Roberts says MVP isn’t close to mound debut for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in a month on Saturday, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani ramps up throwing program, but Roberts says MVP isn't close to mound debut for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in a month on Saturday, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani threw more than 20 pitches in the bullpen at Dodger Stadium after throwing long toss in the outfield. The two-way superstar was also in his customary leadoff spot in the Dodgers’ lineup as the designated hitter for their series finale against …
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