Shohei Ohtani still has a long way to go before he's ready to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the two-way superstar took an important step in his recovery Tuesday. Ohtani threw breaking pitches for the first time during a throwing session before Tuesday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks,

Athletics pitcher Jason Alexander (49) watches a two-run home run hit by Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Shohei Ohtani has yet to pitch for the Dodgers since signing a massive $700 deal prior to the 2024 season as he recovers from elbow surgery. However, Ohtani is going to make his D