Shohei Ohtani’s long-awaited return to pitching moves step closer as he faces hitters for first time in almost two years

Shohei Ohtani threw 22 pitches across five simulated plate appearances at Citi Field ahead of his Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the New York Mets, facing hitters for the first time in almost two years.

​ Shohei Ohtani threw 22 pitches across five simulated plate appearances at Citi Field ahead of his Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the New York Mets, facing hitters for the first time in almost two years. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN