Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani won't be taking the mound anytime soon. Roberts did reveal on Monday that Ohtani will throw off the mound sometime later this week, but his return date is still not known. Roberts added that he fully expects Ohtani to pitch again this season, but he's not sure when. Ohtani has continued to stay in the Dodgers' lineup as their designated hitter. Ohtani has remained in the lineup during the latest issue, with Roberts explaining the knee issue only arises when he pitches.