According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will throw a simulated game in the coming days, and it could "potentially" be his last. Ohtani could also join the pitching rotation "sooner rather than later," possibly within the next week.

Shohei Ohtani's live batting practice sessions have attracted the attention of his teammates and opposing players alike. But his buildup as a pitcher could soon give way to the real show. Ohtani will

As Shohei Ohtani works towards returning to the mound, his Dodgers teammate wants him to keep another priority in mind.