Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has continued to throw his regularly scheduled bullpens as the season continues. The next step in the throwing progression is for Ohtani to face live hitters, but manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that is “a ways away.”
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Ohtani likely won’t make his pitching debut this season until after the All-Star break, according to Roberts. While the reigning NL MVP won’t be taking the mound for the Dodgers anytime soon, that is not to say Ohtani has not made significant strides.