Shohei Ohtani Eyes Potential Sunday Mound Return

Shohei Ohtani is preparing for a potential return to the mound as early as Sunday against the Tigers. The Dodgers are considering using him as an opener, which would mark his first pitching appearance since July 3. Ohtani, a frontrunner for his fourth consecutive NL MVP award, will throw a bullpen session prior to the game to determine his availability. The team continues to evaluate its rotation options for the postseason.