Shohei Ohtani is getting close to being back on the mound for the Dodgers, but the wait could be longer than some think.

Ohtani threw three simulated innings and 44 pitches against minor leaguers from the Dodgers’ Arizona spring complex on Tuesday in San Diego

It’s been quite the roller coaster for Shohei Ohtani as he works his way back to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  Ohtani has not pitched in nearly two ye

Based on the latest update, though, it sounds like Ohtani could be back on the mound sooner rather than later. That will be a huge boost to a Dodgers team that is fighting to remain atop the National League West with a patchwork rotation. For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.

Ohtani threw just under 50 pitches to two minor league hitters during the third simulated game in his gradual comeback to the mound. The three-time MVP used his fastball and sweeper impressively, according to Roberts and Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior.

Shohei Ohtani had a quiet night on Monday as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-7 in 10 innings. Ohtani doubled in his first at-bat, but was held hitless the rest of the night.

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