The state of L.A.'s injury-riddled pitching staff is alarming. But Ohtani is too valuable to rush back to the mound.

Shohei Ohtani could pitch before the All-Star break, and Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow also make good progress in their return from injuries.

Shohei Ohtani Shows Encouraging Progress in Return to Pitching originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming for a series win over NL West rival San Diego Padres to start the week. LA's biggest problem while emerging as the front-runners in the NL West has been in their pitching rotation.