Shohei Ohtani warms up arm as countdown continues

After months of uncertainty, recovery, and sky-high expectations, it looks like Shohei Ohtani is getting closer to returning to the mound. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, who has dazzled the baseball world with his rare talent as both a hitter and pitcher, may soon complete his long-awaited comeback on the rubber.

Although Ohtani has continued to shine at the plate since joining the Dodgers, fans have been asking the same question for months: when will he pitch again? Various reports have pointed to a 2025 return, but no official timeline has been confirmed for when he might be used from the bullpen.

Ohtani teases pitching return

In a pregame video before the Dodgers faced the Cubs, the Japanese phenom was seen warming up in the bullpen. As expected, the crowd at Dodger Stadium erupted, catching a glimpse of their marquee addition finally putting his arm to work again.

Ohtani’s last pitching appearance came on August 23, 2023, while still with the Angels, just before undergoing elbow surgery that ended his season as a starter. Since then, his recovery has been closely monitored, and recent reports suggest his bullpen sessions are growing more intense.

Ohtani’s return to the mound isn’t just huge news for Dodgers fans – it’s a major moment for all of MLB. In his last full season as a pitcher, he posted a 3.14 ERA with over 200 strikeouts, placing him among the most dominant arms in baseball.

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