Pitcher Shohei Ohtani will do something for the Dodgers against the Padres that no NL player has done in more than half a century.

The Japanese right-hander has been throwing simulated games recently in preparation for his return while still wielding his powerful bat.

Ohtani threw just under 50 pitches to two minor league hitters during the third simulated game in his gradual comeback to the mound. The three-time MVP used his fastball and sweeper impressively, according to Roberts and Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior.

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