Shohei Ohtani completes bullpen session; unclear

DETROIT —  Shohei Ohtani threw a bullpen session Friday at Comerica Park before the Dodgers opened a three-game collection against the Detroit Tigers. But it was not immediately clear if it put him in line to pitch Sunday.

“I really don’t know what to make of it because I didn’t put eyes on it,” supervisor Dave Roberts said before the sport. “Obviously I’ve got to talk to Shohei, talk to [pitching coach Mark Prior] and then we’ll make a decision for Sunday.”

Ohtani threw about 20 pitches, which Roberts famous was “short,” but he said he had no expectations for the pitch depend.

Ohtani’s between-start periods often are nearer to 30 pitches, but that isn’t essentially a trigger for alarm, particularly without a clearer image of the plan for Friday’s session. The Dodgers will continue to monitor Ohtani’s recovery from a knee ailment.

Ohtani had last thrown off the mound six days prior, in a live batting follow session last Saturday.

If he begins Sunday, it possible might be one inning in entrance of right-hander Tyler Glasnow, Roberts said.

Ohtani hasn’t pitched since July 3 against the San Diego Padres, managing swelling and discomfort in his left knee. Barring a setback, the schedule permits for Ohtani to make 5 begins on at least 5 days’ relaxation before the end of the common season.

Glasnow, who threw 5 innings and 89 pitches on Tuesday in his first start back from the injured record, is scheduled to start on common relaxation Sunday.

“Glas felt good going on regular,” Roberts said when requested why the Dodgers didn’t push his start to Tuesday, “and also looking at the calendar and where other guys line up.”