Shohei Ohtani’s highly anticipated pitching return with the Dodgers faces uncertainty after he reported lingering concerns about his readiness following a recent bullpen session. Team medical staff are now evaluating whether his physical condition aligns with expectations, delaying what had been seen as an imminent comeback. The decision hinges on whether he can fully recover from his latest workload without risking further setbacks. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the organization weighs the balance between urgency and caution.
DETROIT –– Shohei Ohtani appears unlikely to make his pitching return with the Dodgers on Sunday, as had been increasingly expected earlier this week, after reporting to the team’s training staff that he still didn’t feel 100% following a bullpen session on Friday. “That’s the hard part right now, is trying to figure out if...
