Shohei Ohtani to Throw First Bullpen Session in Over a Month, Dodgers Eye Long-Term Recovery
The Dodgers confirm Ohtani will throw on March 29, marking a key step in his pitching rehab, with a cautious approach prioritizing postseason readiness.
- Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on March 29, his first since February 25, as part of his rehab from a second Tommy John surgery.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized a cautious, long-term approach to ensure Ohtani can contribute as both a pitcher and hitter through the 2025 season and postseason.
- While May is being considered as a potential return window for Ohtani's pitching in games, no firm timeline has been set, pending further evaluation after the bullpen session.
- Ohtani continues to serve as the team’s designated hitter while recovering from a torn left labrum sustained during the 2024 World Series.
- The Dodgers’ offseason pitching acquisitions, including Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, provide depth as they await Ohtani’s return to the mound.