Shohei Ohtani swung off a tee and tracked pitches in the bullpen at the Los Angeles Angels' spring training camp Wednesday as the two-way star ramps up efforts toward a return as designated hitter in May.
Ohtani, who had reconstructive elbow surgery on Oct. 1, took 40 swings on his sixth straight day batting off of a tee and said he felt good enough to take the next step, pending approval from the team.
"I have a feeling that I could (bat) well. All that's left is whether or not I'll be allowed to," Ohtani said.