Shohei Ohtani has thrown his first bullpen session since late February, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani took another step toward joining the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher Saturday afternoon. Prior to their game against the Philadelphia Phillies (GameTracker), Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session,

Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent on Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies,