Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts won't rule out a possible minor league rehabilitation start for two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who is scheduled to pitch to batters on Sunday for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023.

Ohtani leads the NL in home runs just months after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder and is set to face hitters in a live batting practice session Sunday, his first since Tommy John revision

This weekend’s series is the Dodgers’ first at Citi Field since the NLCS, which Los Angeles won in six games. Ohtani went 4-for-11 with two home runs, four RBI, five walks and five runs in that playoff series’ three games in Queens.

The Dodgers have been intentionally slow-playing Shohei Ohtani's buildup as a pitcher, but he's about to reach a milestone in his progression. Ohtani is set to face live hitters ahead of Sunday's game against the Mets at Citi Field,

The Dodgers manager spoke candidly about Ohtani’s recovery progress—and why no timeline has been set for his return to the mound.

Shohei Ohtani's rehab plan purposefully limited him to fastballs only for months, but that limiter has now been removed in his bullpen sessions.