Dodgers say two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound later this week
- Shohei Ohtani is expected to throw off a mound later this week, Manager Dave Roberts said, though no specific timetable exists for the Dodgers star's return to the rotation.
- Left knee irritation that kept Ohtani out of last week's All-Star Game forced him to skip a scheduled start against Philadelphia on Wednesday after he last pitched July 3.
- The four-time MVP received a lubricant injection in his knee, which does not hinder his batting ability, as the team manages recovery to ensure he is 'out of the woods entirely.'
- Roberts said, 'I don't know. He's got to play catch again and then we'll see,' emphasizing the team's cautious approach to Ohtani's return timeline.
- Holding an 11½-game lead in the NL West with a 63-37 record, the Dodgers visit the White House on Thursday before starting a series against the New York Mets on Friday.
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Ohtani throws bullpen session before Wednesday's game at Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session prior to Wednesday’s game at Philadelphia. Ohtani had been scheduled to start against the Phillies in the finale of the three-game series. But left knee irritation that kept him out…
Shohei Ohtani throws Dodgers bullpen session in ‘big sign’ for knee injury recovery
Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in two weeks on Wednesday, in what manager Dave Roberts described as a "big sign" in his recovery from a knee injury that has sidelined him from pitching duties lately
Dodgers have paused Shohei Ohtani’s pitching – but it’s his hitting they have to protect
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledges that Ohtani has greater value to the Dodgers as a hitter than as a pitcher. So far, Ohtani says the pain in his left knee isn’t affecting him at the plate.
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