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**Ohtani Progressing in Rehab, Throws Second Live BP Session**

**LOS ANGELES** – Just a day after hitting two home runs in a win against the New York Yankees, Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his recovery from elbow surgery with a second live batting practice session Saturday at Dodger Stadium.

In front of a large crowd, including teammates and coaches, Ohtani threw 29 pitches over two simulated innings, an increase from the 22 pitches he threw last Sunday. He utilized his full pitching arsenal, including his four-seam fastball, sinker, cutter, sweeper, and splitter, against minor league hitters.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted Ohtani’s fastball velocity reached the mid-90s, similar to his previous session, where it ranged from 94-95 mph and touched 97 mph. The current plan is for Ohtani to throw live batting practice once a week, gradually increasing his workload each time. Roberts cautioned that Ohtani still has “a ways to go” before his official return to the mound.

Ohtani’s command wasn’t as sharp as his previous session. He induced two groundouts to start but followed with a walk before yielding a series of hard-hit balls. “I think he wishes his command would have been a little bit better,” Roberts said, “But really positive day for Sho.”

Ohtani, who hasn’t pitched in a game since August 23, 2023, underwent elbow reconstruction last September. His return to pitching would be a significant boost for the Dodgers, who currently have 14 pitchers on the injured list.

In the meantime, the reigning NL MVP continues to excel as a hitter. As of Saturday, he led the majors with 22 home runs. His ability to focus on both his rehabilitation and offensive performance has impressed his manager. “I think the thing that’s most impressive is his ability to compartmentalize,” Roberts said. “I mean, he’s essentially doing the work of two players. And to still go out there and perform on the offensive side, it’s pretty remarkable.”

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