Dodgers Adjust Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Rehab Timeline

Manager Dave Roberts cites a cautious approach as Ohtani focuses on hitting, delaying his return to the mound.

Shohei Ohtani has paused bullpen sessions since February 25, focusing instead on flat-ground throwing and hitting in Cactus League games.
The decision to slow his pitching rehab was made collectively by Ohtani, Dodgers coaches, and medical staff to avoid overloading his body after two surgeries in 2023 and 2024.
Ohtani has been excelling offensively in spring training, going 5-for-12 in four games, including a multi-hit performance on Thursday.
Manager Dave Roberts has tempered earlier optimism about Ohtani returning to the pitching rotation by May, stating the timeline remains uncertain.
The Dodgers plan to gradually ramp up Ohtani's pitching workload, with simulated games likely preceding his return to major league action.