Shohei Ohtani ramps up throwing program, but Roberts says MVP isn’t close to mound debut for Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in a month on Saturday, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani threw more than 20 pitches in the bullpen at Dodger Stadium after throwing long toss in the outfield. The two-way superstar was also in his customary leadoff spot in the Dodgers' lineup as the designated hitter for their series finale against the Detroit Tigers.