On Saturday, Ohtani took the next step forward in his pitching rehab, throwing around 35 four-seam fastballs, two-seamers (aka sinkers) and splitters. He also took a break about halfway through to simulate being down in between two innings.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are being patient to see Shohei Ohtani make his pitching debut with the team as manager Dave Roberts speaks on the his progressions.

Dodgers fans are still waiting for Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound, but they may have to wait a long time.