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Shohei Ohtani (shoulder) throws 14 pitches in first BP session
Shohei Ohtani threw 14 pitches, all of which were fastballs in his first bullpen session on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said all went well. Ohtani is likely to return to the mound at some point around May.
Ari Koslow
Paul Skenes working on adding two pitches for 2025 season
Paul Skenes is reportedly working on adding two pitches to his pitch mix for the 2025 season.
Fantasy Impact
Skenes has been working on adding a cutter and a running two-seam fastball. He already throws four-seamer, sweeper and a splinker. He was already extremely tough for hitters to face as is last season, and these two new pitches could make him even more dangerous.
Ari Koslow
Shane McClanahan will start on Opening Day
The Rays have named Shane McClanahan their Opening Day starter.
Fantasy Impact
McClanahan will take the mound for the season opener against the Rockies. The left-hander missed all of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August 2023.
Jesse Garcia
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