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MLB·INJURY·August 8, 2026 09:46 PM ET

Ohtani takes first step toward mound return

Bullpen work began 90 minutes before game time

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read
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It’s 1 1/2 hours before game time but Shohei Ohtani stealing the show by throwing in the bullpen in his first steps to r Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani threw from the bullpen before the game.

What to watch: The next development is whether Ohtani progresses to mound work.

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