Ohtani to begin throwing program soon. Roberts hints Dodgers star might play in the field

Shohei Ohtani may be more than just a designated hitter this season, after all. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Ohtani — ruled out this year as a pitcher after his second surgery on his right elbow — will soon start a throwing program that might allow him to play in the field this season. “Shohei this year is primarily going to be the designated hitter,” Roberts said.