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A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani’s latest step back toward the Dodgers’ mound
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points Ohtani threw 30 pitches during the session. He wore long sleeves despite the hot conditions, with the temperature reaching 93 degrees.
Shohei Ohtani took a step back toward pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers by facing teammate Will Smith in live batting practice. Ohtani threw 30 pitches during the session. He wore long sleeves despite the hot conditions, with the temperature reaching 93 degrees.
The session ended with Ohtani giving a thumbs-up. However, there is no definitive timeline for his return to pitching for the Dodgers.
Further details about Ohtani's progress are available from the source, but for now, it is known that he has taken this latest step in his recovery.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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