Baseball: Shohei Ohtani medically cleared to start throwing progression

Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to start a throwing progression after undergoing a medical evaluation of his right elbow, the Los Angeles Angels announced Thursday.The 24-year-old has not pitched since June 6 because of a Grade 2 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing arm.While the same injury has led to season-ending Tommy John surgery for many pitchers, Ohtani's diagnosis raises hopes he can return to the mound this season.Related coverage:Baseball: Shohei Ohtani says life in majors no different from JapanBaseball: Shohei Ohtani doesn't need ligament surgery: Angels GMREAD FULL ARTICLE