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Roberts won't rule out minor league start for Ohtani, who faces hitters Sunday in big rehab step

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani bats during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, May 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

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RONALD BLUM

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NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts won't rule out a possible minor league rehabilitation start for two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who is scheduled to pitch to batters on Sunday for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023.

Normally a pitcher coming back from elbow ligament repair makes several minor league starts in the final stage of his recovery.