Shohei Ohtani, the renowned player, is making progress in his recovery from elbow surgery, as noted by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani, who had been scheduled for live batting practice (BP) against Michael Grove, ultimately did not participate, opting for normal BP instead. This decision, as Dave Roberts said, comes as part of his cautious approach towards recovery, aiming for a gradual return to full gameplay. Additionally, other players like Taylor Ward and Joe Musgrove are making strides in their recovery, with Ward facing live pitching for the first time since an injury last July and Musgrove throwing over 30 pitches in live BP, eyeing a start in the Cactus League opener against the Dodgers. Musgrove believes he will start Thursday's game and anticipates facing the Dodgers again in Korea on March 20 or 21. Meanwhile, Luis Rengifo is back and healthy after biceps surgery, ready to learn from Ron Washington, and Mike Trout has arrived at Angels camp. Despite the progress, Ohtani will not be in the Dodgers lineup for the spring training opener, indicating a careful management of his return to the game.
Shohei Ohtani won't play in Dodgers' spring training opener, stays away from live batting practice https://t.co/UD9dCsWICj
Shohei Ohtani Won’t Play in Dodgers’ Spring Training Opener, Stays Away from Live Batting Practice https://t.co/rrgHqYw4nb
Still recovering from surgery, Shohei Ohtani won't be in Dodgers lineup for spring training opener https://t.co/9cj3QgUckl
Luis Rengifo is healthy after biceps surgery and ready to learn from Ron Washington, Mike Trout arrived to #Angels camp and more: https://t.co/iznBBHZuQ8
Doesn’t sound like Shohei Ohtani will be taking live BP swings today, after all Dave Roberts said they’ve been putting him on the schedule for it “just to give him the opportunity if he wants to.” Might just normal BP again today https://t.co/o5Wx0fdunV
Joe Musgrove threw a little more than 30 pitches yesterday in live BP. He said he believes he will start Thursday's Cactus League opener against the Dodgers. The Dodgers wouldn't see him again until March 20 or 21 in Korea.
Shohei Ohtani is on the live BP schedule again today, this time against Michael Grove We'll see if he's actually ready to take ABs against real pitching (which would be a first since his surgery last year) or if he opts instead for just normal BP
Taylor Ward took a big step forward, facing live pitching for the first time since being hit in the face by a pitch late last July, and more from #Angels camp: https://t.co/d6WpsOmHLe
Shohei Ohtani is "a lot further along" in his recovery from elbow surgery than the Dodgers expected, manager Dave Roberts said. Ohtani plans to face pitchers in live batting practice next week. https://t.co/rJKFPRsjLK