Shohei Ohtani Pitching Return in September: Can He Clinch MVP Again?

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Shohei Ohtani Pitching Return in September: Can He Clinch MVP Again? http://newsplusglobe.com/ Shohei Ohtani is nearing his return to the mound. After a left knee injury sidelined his pitching since July 3, he threw a successful 35-pitch bullpen session and is projected to be back in September . With a .290 average and 27 homers offensively, returning to the mound could secure his fifth MVP and lead the Dodgers to another title . All the details only on News Plus Globe. #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #MLB #MVP #TwoWayStar #NewsPlusGlobe #Baseball

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00:00Welcome to News Plus Globe.

00:01Shohei Otani is on the verge of returning to the mound in September,

00:05which could be the key to winning his fifth MVP award.

00:08He hasn't pitched since July due to a knee injury.

00:11He's still hitting at an elite level with a .290 average, 27 home runs, and 74 RBIs.

00:18But he's also been dominant on the mound this year with a 1.79 ERA.

00:23Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects him to return and could use him as an opener.

00:26Otani is in the third year of a $700 million contract with the Dodgers

00:31and recently confirmed his commitment to the team, even after owner Mark Walter sold another team.

00:36Otani's return would be a massive boost for the Dodgers,

00:39who are looking to win their third straight World Series.

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