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REVEALED: Dave roberts gives update on shohei ohtani s return to pitching | Rare Historical Photos

Shohei Ohtani won the National League MVP for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2024. | Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pumping the brakes on Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound.

On Thursday, The Athletic reported Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani's progress has been slowed a bit to give him a break. Ohtani is still working his way back from a hybrid Tommy John surgery he had in September 2023, as well as offseason surgery on the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder.

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