Shohei Ohtani Progresses in Recovery: Successful Throwing Session
The prominent hitter for the [Los Angeles Dodgers](/mlb/team/_/name/lad/los-angeles-dodgers), Shohei Ohtani, continues to advance in his recovery process after elbow surgery. This Saturday, Ohtani completed a 50-pitch bullpen session, marking significant progress in his throwing program.
This step represents a notable advance, as it surpasses the 35 launches made in its previous session.
During the bullpen session, Ohtani did not include slider pitches in his repertoire. He simulated a two-inning outing, dividing the pitches into two blocks of 25, with a rest period between them.
On the same Saturday, Ohtani participated as a designated hitter in the game against his former team, the [Los Angeles Angels](/mlb/team/_/name/laa/los-angeles-angels). As a pitcher for the Angels, Ohtani proved his worth with a record of 38-19, an ERA of 3.01, and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings. He made 86 starts with the Angels between 2018 and 2023.
The last time Ohtani pitched in a Major League game was August 23, 2023, while playing for the Angels. He is recovering from surgery on his right elbow, performed on September 19, 2023. At the moment, a date for his return to the mound has not been set.
