Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won't throw off mound until irritated left knee feels 100%
Shohei Ohtani has been sidelined by left knee irritation, missing two starts, but threw his first bullpen session in weeks, prompting Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to call it a positive sign. The team remains cautious about his return timeline.
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