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Shohei Ohtani Returns to Bullpen for First Time Since Surgery

Dodgers vs. Rockies (22nd Japan Time, Los Angeles)

Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani will start as the No. 1 designated hitter in the team’s home game against the Rockies on the 21st (22nd Japan time). Before the game, he went to the bullpen and threw 32 pitches, his most since surgery, as manager Dave Roberts looked on.

Ohtani pitched in the bullpen for the first time on the 18th (19th). When Ohtani entered the bullpen at his home plate, many fans rushed to check him out, all with their smartphones at the ready. He threw 30 balls last time, but he increased the intensity again.

In the same game on the 20th (21st) the previous day, he recorded 3 hits, 2 RBIs and 1 stolen base, including 52 and 2 runs, reaching “52 home runs and 52 stolen bases (52-52).” In the last two games, he has a total of 9 hits and 12 RBIs in 10 at bats, and “Pitcher Ohtani” is making good progress toward his comeback.

Manager Roberts said, “I watched his bullpen from afar and it looked very good. We’ll discuss what the best course of action is for him going forward.”