Ohtani is now not expected to start pitching in games again until after the MLB All-Star break, which will take place from July 14–17. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Los Angeles Dodgers plan to keep Ohtani from pitching until after the break, avoiding rushing him back as he is already putting up MVP-level production as a hitter.

One issue they've had is starting pitching injuries. Among them would be the rehabbing-while-hitting Shohei Ohtani. He's continuing to try and work his way back to the mound what has been a relatively slow build.

Shohei Ohtani took a new step in his bullpen progression, doing an up-down in his session on the mound ahead of Saturday's game against the D-backs at Chase Field. Other than simulating a break between innings for the first time,