As Ohtani works back from Tommy John surgery, he's set to throw his first official bullpen session of the spring this weekend.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have received a major update regarding Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching, and it fits right into their long-term game plan. Ohtani, who had a second major elbow surgery, hasn’t thrown a pitch since August 2023.

Ohtani won't overdo his intensity as he ramps up for a return to pitching: “It’s gonna be more about touching the slope."