Shohei Ohtani will leadoff as the Dodgers' designated hitter this Thursday on MLB's leaguewide Opening Day. But soon enough, the two-way sensation will be back on the mound. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts provided a positive update to that effect on Monday night.

Shohei Ohtani's pitching progression was halted earlier this month to prepare for his role as the designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of their M

Dave Roberts says Ohtani will throw off a bullpen mound for the first time in more than a month on Saturday, but there remains no specific timetable for him to pitch in a major-league game.