Ohtani throws 30 pitches in bullpen session before game at Philadelphia
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers participated in a bullpen session on July 22, throwing about 30 pitches before the team's game against Philadelphia. This session marks a positive step as the Dodgers continue to monitor Ohtani's return to pitching. There remains no set timetable for when he might return to the mound. His recovery has been a point of interest for the team and its fans as the season progresses.
- •Ohtani threw approximately 30 pitches in the bullpen.
- •The bullpen session took place before the game against Philadelphia.
- •No timetable is set for Ohtani's return to the mound.
- •This session is viewed as a positive sign by Dodgers management.
- 12:33 AMESPN MLB — Ohtani bullpen session 'a big sign,' Roberts says
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw about 30 pitches in a bullpen session prior to Wednesday's game at Philadelphia. There is still no timetable for his return to the mound.
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