Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani took his biggest step toward a return to the mound on Sunday, tossing 22 pitches during live batting practice.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw his first live bullpen session amid his current pitching injury recovery on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are finally starting to get some good news on the pitching injury front.  Two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been working almost every day

MLB player prop bets and odds for Shohei Ohtani on Sunday, May 25, 2025, as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the New York Mets.

On the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break.

In addition to him being an opponent, Ohtani is especially disliked by many Mets fans due to last year's National League MVP outcome. Inventing the 50/50 club, Ohtani won the award unanimously, with Mets shortstop Fransisco Lindor finishing in second.

The Mets pitcher shut down Shohei Ohtani with three strikeouts and delivered a bold postgame quote after New York's 5-2 win over Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will soon take the next major step toward his eventual return to the mound. Ohtani on Sunday will pitch live batting practice at Citi Field, which means he'll be facing hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season.