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Shohei Ohtani's MRI shows improvement; will begin hitting program

by Dan Harris | Dodgers Correspondent | Thu, Jun 28th 3:39pm EDT

Shohei Ohtani's recent MRI showed improvement in his elbow ligament since his PRP injection, and he will begin a "formal hitting progression" immediately. (Jon Morosi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

Billy Eppler also said that Ohtani's fitness to pitch will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Overall, this is about as good news as fantasy owners could have hoped for, and it sounds like Ohtani should return as a DH within a few weeks absent any setbacks. With any luck, a return to the mound could be forthcoming after that.

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