Overview
- Ohtani threw 30 pitches in a live batting‑practice session, marking his first live work since he left the rotation roughly 50 days ago.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the club could clear Ohtani to pitch in a game as soon as next week if he has no setbacks.
- Team doctors previously treated his left knee with a lubricant injection and flagged a throwing‑arm biceps issue, and the club has paced his throwing activity to protect postseason availability.
- Ohtani has remained active as the Dodgers’ designated hitter and has produced strong offense this month, including six home runs and a robust slash line.
- A healthy return as a two‑way player would add a top starting option and lineup power for the postseason, so the Dodgers will look for further live outings and symptom‑free progress before restoring him to the rotation.