Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will soon take the next major step toward his eventual return to the mound. Prior to Friday's game against the New York Mets, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters,

Shohei Ohtani still has a long way to progress before he's ready to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the two-way superstar took an important step in his recovery on Tuesday. Ohtani threw breaking pitches for the first time during a throwing session before Tuesday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks,

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani took a critical step in his elbow recovery as he eyes a return to the mound.