Ohtani Resumes Throwing After Knee Injury Kept Him Off Mound
The Dodgers two-way star played catch Saturday and will do so again Sunday, but a full pitching return remains weeks away at minimum.
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to a left knee problem, and a setback caused him to miss a planned bullpen session on July 25. He resumed throwing with a game of catch on Saturday, with manager Dave Roberts confirming he will throw again Sunday. The Dodgers are not in a rush to get Ohtani back on the mound, as his DH role continues uninterrupted and pitching contributions may not be needed until September or the playoffs. There is speculation he could return as an opener or multi-inning pitcher rather than a traditional starter.
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