Shohei Ohtani to Face Hitters on Saturday
Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will face live hitters on Saturday before the game at Citi Field against the New York Mets, according to manager Dave Roberts. It's a big step for Ohtani as he works to return as a pitcher from Tommy John surgery after he mixed in some breaking pitches during a light mid-week bullpen session on Wednesday. The 30-year-old MVP missed all of the 2024 season as a pitcher in his first year in L.A., but he's getting close to his Dodgers debut on the mound this year. Ohtani is expected to skip a minor-league rehab assignment as a pitcher and instead build up his arm via simulated games. Barring a setback once he starts facing live hitters, Ohtani could join the Dodgers' starting rotation at some point in June, and he'll become a must-start for fantasy managers whenever he takes the hill.
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen

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