"#Dodgers Shohei Ohtani increased his work in his weekly bullpen session today. 50 pitches, split 25-25 in an up-down (simulated inning break). Most he has thrown in his TJ recovery. Still hasn't thrown any breaking pitches but must be close to throwing to hitters," he wrote.

The Dodgers are of course being careful with their superstar, but he has taken each step relatively smoothly. Ohtani is raking a

Dodgers fans are still waiting for Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, but they may have to wait a long time.