Overview
- On Saturday, Shohei Ohtani was filmed restarting his catch progression, the first public throwing activity since his July bullpen work and a visible step toward mound work.
- Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said he expects Ohtani to pitch again this season but emphasized there is no firm timetable and the club will not rush his return.
- Ohtani has not made a big-league start since July 3 and last threw off a mound during a July 22 bullpen, with a follow-up session roughly two weeks before the recent catch work.
- The team treated his left-knee irritation with drainage and a lubricant injection and has cited concern that rushing him could cause overcompensation and secondary injuries.
- While limited to hitting duties, Ohtani remains a key offensive player with a .296 average, 26 home runs and 70 RBIs, and his pitching status will shape Dodgers rotation plans as the club seeks to halt a losing streak.