The post Shohei Ohtani’s pitching return draws important new Dodgers update appeared first on ClutchPoints. Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching is nearing, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are seemingly doing everything possible to make sure that happens.

For the first time since Shohei Ohtani put on a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, it finally feels like his return to pitching is close. On Tuesday, Ohtani took a major step in his recovery, throwing a three inning simulated game against minor leaguers at Petco Park ahead of the Dodgers' second game of their series against the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pitched a three-inning simulated game on Tuesday, increasing optimism about his return to the mound in the major leagues.