Shohei Ohtani's return to mound in question after bullpen session

Ohtani has not pitched since early July due to left knee inflammation.

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 o

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani throws another bullpen session; return TBD  ESPN

Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as he moves closer to return to mound  Toronto Star

Shohei Ohtani threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound

Playing with fire? Dave Roberts puts a date on Shohei Ohtani’s risky return to the mound  MARCA

The Dodgers did something similar with Ohtani's pitching comeback last year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are right in the midst of trying to claim the NL in the regular season. On Wednesday, a Shohei Ohtani possibility came to life that will help out in a major way down the stretch.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could return to the rotation by the end of the week.