Ohtani Pitching Progress Update | MLB News

Shohei Ohtani’s pitching comeback is heating up—30 pitches in the bullpen this week, feeling strong enough to go again Saturday. Knee issues linger, but the arm’s the focus. Manager Dave Roberts is cautious, ruling him out for the Mariners series, prioritizing October readiness over early returns. Ohtani’s been elite when on the mound this season—8-2, 1.79 ERA in 85⅔ innings. While he’s not pitching yet, the bullpen progress is a major positive sign. Stay tuned for when he returns to dominate again. 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/424f3063c6c67126