Shohei Ohtani Completes Second Bullpen Session Amid Recovery

Shohei Ohtani is making strides in his recovery as he threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday, following his first session on Saturday. The two-way star is aiming to return to pitching this season after undergoing elbow surgery that sidelined him from pitching duties last year; he last pitched on August 23, 2023. Despite dealing with a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder, Ohtani has continued to showcase his exceptional skills, having won his third MVP award with historic 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases during the Dodgers' recent World Series victory. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that while Ohtani will not participate in Cactus League games initially, he is expected to be ready for the Tokyo Series next month. Ohtani's career pitching record stands at 38-19 with a 3.01 ERA, and he hopes to contribute significantly to the team's success this upcoming season. The anticipation surrounding his return is building among Dodgers fans, as he channels the legacy of Japanese pitchers like Hideo Nomo.