Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there now is a "north of zero" chance Shohei Ohtani joins the team's rotation before the All-Star break, a sign of the strides the two-way star has made in his pitching rehab.

For the first time since Shohei Ohtani put on a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, it finally feels like his return to pitching is close. On Tuesday, Ohtani took a major step in his recovery, throwing a three inning simulated game against minor leaguers at Petco Park ahead of the Dodgers' second game of their series against the San Diego Padres.

Shohei Ohtani Shows Encouraging Progress in Return to Pitching originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming for a series win over NL West rival San Diego Padres to start the week. LA's biggest problem while emerging as the front-runners in the NL West has been in their pitching rotation.