Shohei Ohtani takes a step toward returning to the mound by playing catch outdoors before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. According to Yahoo Sports, Saturday’s session is his first time throwing a baseball outdoors in more than two weeks.
The reports describe the move as part of an incremental rehab or recovery process rather than a full return to pitching. Ohtani’s prior timeline includes time away from outdoor throwing, and Saturday’s catch indicates he is progressing through the next phase of his return plan.
While the outlets agree on the activity and timing, they provide limited additional details beyond describing it as a continuation of his preparation. The focus remains on what he is doing next in his throwing progression and how it fits into his broader effort to get back on the mound.
