Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ ace pitcher and star hitter, took a significant step in his return from surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow. On Sunday at Citi Field, Ohtani threw 22 pitches against three Dodgers batters in a live batting practice session. This session marked an important milestone for Ohtani as he continues to work towards returning to the mound.
Impressive Performance
Ohtani’s performance on Sunday was noteworthy, with the 28-year-old reaching speeds of 97 mph during the session. He showcased a variety of pitches, including:
- Fastballs
- Sweepers
- Cutters
- Splitters
The session was observed by several Dodgers players and staff members, including manager Dave Roberts. While Roberts declined to provide a firm timetable for Ohtani’s return, he indicated that Ohtani will likely throw another simulated game next weekend. "There is no firm timetable for his return," Roberts stated.
Fan Relief and MLB Updates
The news of Ohtani’s progress comes as a welcome relief for fans of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Japanese superstar has been out since September due to UCL surgery and has been diligently working on his rehabilitation.
Other Baseball News
In other news from around baseball on Sunday night:
- Juan Soto stole his seventh base of the season while playing against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Soto is having an impressive season with 14 home runs through July.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza took time out of his day off to watch Ohtani pitch live batting practice against the Dodgers. Mendoza is looking forward to seeing Ohtani play again soon, especially when the Mets face off against the Angels next week. This matchup will provide him the opportunity to see Ohtani offensively for the first time since he signed with LA last offseason after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Additional Updates
- Brandon Nimmo did not play again after leaving Friday’s game early due to a stiff neck.
- Sean Manaea was expected to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, pending progress, which would be followed by facing hitters if all goes well according to plan.
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