Shohei Ohtani’s growth on mound has Dodgers converting comeback track

Riddled through accidents to this point this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation may well be getting an infusion of Shohei Ohtani faster than anticipated.

Ohtani, who underwent Tommy John surgical treatment after his making his final regular-season get started for the Los Angeles Angels on August 23, 2023, threw 3 simulated innings on Tuesday in every other step towards returning to the mound. 

The simulated day out, going down in San Diego prior to the Dodgers and Padres met in the second one sport of a conflict between National League West competitors, looked as if it would galvanize supervisor Dave Roberts, pitching trainer Mark Prior and different contributors of the Dodgers group.

Facing are living minor league batters, Ohtani recorded six strikeouts in his 44-pitch exercise. He allowed one hit and one stroll whilst additionally uncorking a wild pitch.