Sun Apr 06 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Ohtani Progresses in Mound Return, Throws Bullpen Session
**Philadelphia, PA –** Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continues his recovery from right elbow surgery, throwing a successful 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. This marks his second bullpen session since resuming his pitching program, following a previous session on March 29th. Manager Dave Roberts described the session, which included splitters, as positive.
Ohtani, recovering from surgery on September 19th, 2023, had previously paused his pitching ramp-up to focus on his hitting role for Opening Day. The team is aiming to keep him on a seven-day program to manage his workload. When Ohtani is ready to return to game pitching, the Dodgers plan to utilize a six-man rotation to ease him back into action.
The two-way superstar, a three-time MVP and four-time All-Star, boasts an impressive 38-19 record, 3.01 ERA, and 608 strikeouts in his pitching career. His return to the mound is highly anticipated by fans and the team alike.
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