Shohei Ohtani takes massive step in process to rejoin Dodgers rotation

Shohei Ohtani has taken the biggest step yet (or, at least, as of late) in his process to return as a pitcher from an ongoing left knee injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been struggling a bit lately as a team in August, but there's still no real reason to panic about how good the team is.But getting back to full strength would certainly help dissuade any concerns about the postseason. The main issue for the Dodgers right now is when, if at all, Shohei Ohtan

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ‘Escape Clause’ Resurfaces After Shocking Lakers Sale  Forbes

Source: Shohei Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if Dodgers sold  ESPN

Shohei Ohtani could leave the Dodgers if Mark Walter sells them, just as he did with the Lakers  MARCA

Mark Walter's federal investigation for alleged loan fraud fuels speculation about whether the Los Angeles Dodgers could be sold after the Lakers deal.

The Dodgers star has a "key man" clause in his contract that allows him to leave the team if the club chairman or president of baseball operations exit the organization.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani allowed to opt out of contract if team is sold  USA Today

A clause in Ohtani's contract would let him leave the Dodgers if Walter sold the team. He is not expected to exercise it if that transpired.

Walter is selling the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a reported $12.5 billion

LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with an RBI and scored the decisive run as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5