# Shohei Ohtani Could Return to the Mound Sunday + His MVP Case Is Heating Up | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-08-27T21:41:00+00:00
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Shohei Ohtani could be back on the mound for the Dodgers as soon as Sunday. Ohtani has taken some major steps toward his pitching return, including facing live hitters and continuing to build up on the mound. We break down the latest on when he could pitch, why he won’t need a rehab assignment, and what his return would mean for a Dodgers rotation that is coming together at exactly the right time. Plus, Ohtani continues to make an impact offensively as the NL MVP race heats up. Subscribe for more MLB coverage and This Week in Shohei Ohtani. #FlippinBats #MLB #shoheiohtani #shoheiohtani #ohtani #dodgers #losangelesdodgers Timestamps: 0:00 Shohei's Return to the Mound 4:40 Shohei's Injured Knee Update 6:53 Shohei's Offensive Week 10:21 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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