Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani throws to live batters as progression toward pitching return continues

The Dodgers plan to slowly work Ohtani back, pitching one inning in his first few starts in hopes of having him ready to throw six innings by the postseason.

Dodgers stars Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas say Shohei Ohtani is in a happier headspace as he prepares to return to pitching after a knee injury.

The Dodgers have not confirmed whether Ohtani will need to face live hitters again before returning to a major-league mound.

Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice

Deferred contracts have existed in MLB for decades, with dozens of players across the league currently using them, not just the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Questions have been raised about what Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani wants to do if the Los Angeles Dodgers decide to change things up in the ownership group. Questions have been raised about that happening, though the latest report suggests that no matter who runs the Dodgers, Ohtani still wants to be in