Shohei Ohtani, the star two-way player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is progressing well in his recovery. Although he hasn't participated in a Cactus League game yet, he's actively engaged in bullpen sessions, with improving pitch counts and velocity, now throwing a fastball at 95 mph. The Dodgers are taking a cautious approach to his workload, likely scheduling more off days during the season. Ohtani is expected to maintain his position as the leadoff hitter even when he pitches, as he gets closer to his Spring Training debut.
Ohtani is still building up his pitching abilities but showed marked improvement with his fastball reaching 95 mph, indicating a positively progressing recovery.
Shohei Ohtani's planned return as a two-way player includes remaining a leadoff hitter even during games he pitches, indicating flexibility in his usage.
The Dodgers are carefully managing Ohtani's workload with the expectation of more off days this season compared to his earlier seasons.
Ohtani threw a total of 25 pitches in a recent bullpen session, showcasing increased fastball velocity and introducing a cutter, reflecting positive recovery progress.
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