US EditionDodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Ready to Face Hitters in Live Batting Practice
- Shohei Ohtani will face hitters in live batting practice on Saturday at Citi Field during the Dodgers' game against the Mets.
- This will be Ohtani’s initial session pitching to batters following his second right elbow surgery on September 19, 2023, marking an important milestone in his recovery after previously limited throwing activity.
- Ohtani increased his bullpen workload from 35 to 50 pitches last week, began throwing breaking pitches recently, and aims to progress toward a potential pitching return possibly in July.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I think we’re all anxious to see how it looks to hitters," and noted Ohtani was "getting after it pretty good" though pitching decisions remain uncertain.
- Ohtani's live batting practice is a key step in his rehabilitation, with no set pitching debut date yet, while the Dodgers face a challenging schedule amid multiple injured pitchers.
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ready to face hitters in live batting practice
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way player status will move a step closer to reality Saturday afternoon. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that Ohtani is scheduled to face hitters in a live batting practice session on Saturday. It will be Ohtani’s first time throwing to hitters since his second elbow surgery in September 2023 and a significant advancement in his throwing program. Even if it is for a very limited number of pi…
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