Ohtani and Smith Make Key Progress | MLB News

Shohei Ohtani’s recovery is heating up—he threw 35 pitches in a smooth bullpen session, showcasing his full arsenal after missing time with a knee injury. If the next session goes well, he could move to batting practice soon. Despite the setback, Ohtani remains elite: a 1.79 ERA, 95 strikeouts, and 27 homers this season. Meanwhile, catcher Will Smith, sidelined since June with a neck injury, had a productive workout too—catching and hitting without pain—and is on track for a September return. Both stars are inching back toward the field, bringing hope for a powerful finish. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c645ef3d413bbe95