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Dodgers Delay Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Comeback to Prioritize Health

The team has paused Ohtani's bullpen sessions, citing a cautious approach to his dual-role recovery from multiple surgeries.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws during a spring training bullpen session on Feb. 25 in Glendale, Ariz. Ohtani has not thrown off a mound since that day, but Manager Dave Roberts says they are just slowing down Ohtani’s pitching rehab as he intensifies his work on offense. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pauses between pitches during a spring training bullpen session last month in Glendale, Ariz. Ohtani threw four bullpen sessions in a little over a week, but he has not thrown off a mound since Feb. 25, continuing to play catch and throw on flat ground. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani has not thrown a bullpen session since February 25, as the Dodgers adjust his pitching rehab to focus on his readiness as a hitter.
  • The decision to slow Ohtani’s pitching progression was made collaboratively, aiming to avoid overloading him during his return from Tommy John and shoulder surgeries.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has refrained from setting a specific timeline for Ohtani's return to the mound, though May was previously suggested as a target.
  • Ohtani will continue as the team’s designated hitter and is preparing for the Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19.
  • The Dodgers emphasize long-term health and postseason readiness for Ohtani, leveraging their deep pitching rotation to allow a patient recovery process.