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,

Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session ahead of Saturday's game against the Phillies, continuing his buildup toward an eventual return to the mound. The timeline for Ohtani to return as a pitcher is to be determined.

Ohtani, who had his second Tommy John surgery in 2023, appeared to be progressing towards a return to the mound during Spring Training before facing a setback. The three-time MVP began to ramp back up as he had his first bullpen session in over a month on Saturday.