Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had another positive update on Shohei Ohtani the pitcher following his three inning simulated game on Tuesday at Petco Park.
Roberts and pitching coach Mark Prior were very impressed with Ohtani, who threw 44 pitches and generated 15 whiffs and six strikeouts against minor leaguers.
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Roberts even said the chances of Ohtani returning before the All-Star break are “north of zero,” indicating there’s a possibility he makes his two-way debut before the All-Star break in mid-July.