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Ohtani 'Deryu' pitches 150km 'Bang' in bullpen...Roberts said, "There's a possibility of returning."

Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers) will prepare for the second flow.

Ohtani threw the ball from the bullpen ahead of the 2024 MLB Atlanta Braves game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia on the 15th (Korea time).

According to Japanese media including Sports Hochi, Ohtani threw 25 balls. He threw the most balls since his elbow surgery, and posted a maximum speed of 93 miles per hour (about 149.7 kilometers).

Ohtani underwent Tommy John Surgery in September last year....

Ohtani, who has continued his rehabilitation by playing only as a batter this year, has been increasing the number of pitches by pitching in the bullpen since the 25th of last month.

Ohtani, who threw more than 160km of balls before the surgery, still needs to improve his physical condition, but it is very good news for fans waiting for "Ohtani, who plays both pitching and hitting."

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts left Ohtani's postseason appearance open.

On the possibility of Ohtani taking the postseason, Roberts said on the 14th, "I will never say no. I will not close the door 100 percent," adding, "Considering how desperately Otani wants to win, he will also have the will to However, there is a possibility that he will be injured due to a mistake."