Shohei Ohtani made notable progress in his recovery after undergoing right elbow surgery, having faced batters for the first time last month. He has been following a structured throwing schedule and is set to face hitters multiple times a week. Despite a minor setback due to being hit by a pitch, his timeline to return to pitching remains unaffected, as the Dodgers expect him to resume as a top pitcher post-All-Star break without significant rust from surgery. Additionally, Ohtani received a thoughtful gift from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for his daughter.
Ohtani was hit by a pitch in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, so he's not going to throw live batting practice until Tuesday.
Successfully facing batters has been a significant milestone in Ohtani's rehabilitation, positioning him well ahead of his anticipated return to form after elbow surgery.
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