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\"ESPN<\/p>\n

Friday, August 28, 2026 11:18PM<\/p>\n

DETROIT — Shohei Ohtani<\/a> threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound.<\/p>\n

“I think it was like 20 pitches,” manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers started a series against the Detroit Tigers<\/a>. “I really don’t know what to make of it. I didn’t put eyes on it.<\/p>\n

“Obviously, I’ve got to talk to Shohei, talk to (pitching coach) Mark (Prior), and then we’ll make a decision for Sunday.”<\/p>\n

Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of a left knee injury. The right-hander is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts in 85 2\/3 innings this season. He has continued to start at designated hitter and is batting .285 with 30 homers and 80 RBI.<\/p>\n

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