Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has mixed in breaking pitches for the first time in a throwing session.

"#Dodgers Shohei Ohtani increased his work in his weekly bullpen session today. 50 pitches, split 25-25 in an up-down (simulated inning break). Most he has thrown in his TJ recovery. Still hasn't thrown any breaking pitches but must be close to throwing to hitters," he wrote.

With only a couple of exceptions, the Los Angeles Dodgers have kept Shohei Ohtani on a light throwing schedule each Wednesday and more work off the mound on Saturdays. The team has