Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Shohei Ohtani took a big step in his elbow recovery, but he doesn't have further steps.

Shohei Ohtani still has a long way to go before he's ready to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. But the two-way superstar took an important step in his recovery Tuesday. Ohtani threw breaking pitches for the first time during a throwing session before Tuesday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks,

The Los Angeles Dodgers' marquee signing two offseasons ago has yet to pitch for the team, but those days are limited as Shohei Ohtani ramps up his return.