ARLINGTON -- Shohei Ohtani braved the 100-degree heat at Globe Life Park and threw 20 fastballs during a light bullpen session Saturday. It marked his fourth throwing session off the mound in his rehab from a sprained ligament in his right elbow.
"It was just a lighter one," Ohtani said through interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. "I just wanted to check my form and my timing."
Manager Mike Scioscia said the next step for Ohtani will likely be to face hitters in Arizona next week. Since the Angels will be in Phoenix for a two-game Interleague series against the D-backs, Ohtani is expected to complete the throwing session at the club's training complex in Tempe.