Angels Star Shohei Ohtani Faces Tight Deadline in Bid to Return to Mound for Playoffs Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani is running out of time to make a crucial comeback. With only seven weeks left in the regular season, the two-way sensation is pushing to regain his spot on the mound, a feat that seemed impossible just a few weeks ago. After a stint of over two weeks without throwing a baseball outdoors, Ohtani took a significant step forward on Saturday with a session of catch with the Dodgers in Phoenix. As the playoffs draw near, the pressure is mounting for Ohtani to prove his arm is healthy enough to compete at the highest level. Will he be able to overcome the odds and make a triumphant return to the mound, or will a season of dominance be cut short?
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani played catch on Saturday before the Dodgers’ game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, his first time throwing a baseball outdoors in more than two weeks. With only seven weeks remaining in the regular season, Ohtani is in a race against time as he tries to return to the mound for the playoffs....
