Ohtani was supposed to throw a light bullpen session on Wednesday, according to the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. Instead, Ohtani only played catch in the outfield. On the one hand, it's a concern for L.A. Any perceived setback in this long journey back from Tommy John surgery for the two-way superstar is cause for a bit of alarm.

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According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani is expected to have a light bullpen session on Wednesday and a “full-blown bullpen” on Saturday.