Shohei Ohtani is making progress in his recovery from elbow surgery, having thrown breaking pitches for the first time during a session prior to the Dodgers’ game against the Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani is gradually increasing the number of pitches he throws and simulating game conditions, though a timeline for his return to pitching remains uncertain, with expectations around the All-Star break in July. Meanwhile, Ohtani continues to excel at the plate, boasting a .311 batting average with 17 home runs, while the Dodgers face pitching challenges with several key players injured.
