"Not quite happy with the results overall, but I think the biggest takeaway for me is that I feel good enough to be able to go out for my next outing," Ohtani said through an interpreter.

Shohei Ohtani could return to a major league mound in the next two weeks but Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki has paused his throwing program and is set for a lengthy layoff.

Despite the precaution of limiting Ohtani to one or two innings, his unique two-way designation as an extra pitcher on the roster helps Los Angeles.