Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a new update on megastar Shohei Ohtani's pitching return as the team deals with several pitching injuries. On Tuesday, before the Dodgers' second game of their series against the San Diego Padres,

Based on the latest update, though, it sounds like Ohtani could be back on the mound sooner rather than later. That will be a huge boost to a Dodgers team that is fighting to remain atop the National League West with a patchwork rotation. For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.

The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ two-way star Shohei Ohtani has begun throwing live batting practices in front of live hitters as he continues to prepare for a return to the mound this season. Manager Dave Roberts revealed to the media this week that Ohtani could pitch in a game before the All-Star break,