Shohei Ohtani is ramping up his throwing program as he aims to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season. Recently, he threw 44 pitches against Minor Leaguers, marking significant progress in his recovery and familiarity with game intensity. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hinted at the possibility of Ohtani making his debut before the All-Star Game. Ohtani expressed confidence and acknowledged the need to build endurance to feel comfortable in a game situation, reflecting on his previous two-way player experiences and how last year was an outlier for him.
Ohtani stressed the importance of building endurance, noting that the intensity of his recent live pitching was a crucial step in his recovery.
In preparation for his Dodgers debut, Ohtani remarked, 'What do you think?' when asked about expectations for pitching before the All-Star Game.
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