Shohei Ohtani struck out six in three simulated innings Tuesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star took another step toward his pitching comeback.Ohtani, kept off the Major League Baseball mound since he underwent right elbow surgery while with the Los Angeles Angels in September 2023, faced minor-league batters 11 times during a 44-pitch outing at Petco Park before the Dodgers' game against the San Diego Padres.Manager Dave Roberts said there is a "north of zero" chance of Ohtani returning as a pitcher before the All-Star break and added "It's tempting," according to MLB.com.The reign…READ FULL ARTICLE
