The two-way superstar faced hitters for the second time since elbow surgery, throwing 29 pitches at Dodger Stadium in a 25-minute session before the defending World Series champions played the New York Yankees. Ohtani threw 22 pitches in his first live batting practice last weekend in New York.

Ohtani will take a significant step forward in his recovery from a second elbow surgery when he faces hitters Sunday for the first time since August 2023.

Ohtani took the mound in front of a group of Dodgers onlookers -- a mix of players, coaches and front office executives.