Decision on Ohtani”s first game still being mapped out

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Angels manager Mike Scioscia says the spring training game plan for Shohei Ohtani is still being mapped out.

On Tuesday, Scioscia said Ohtani will throw a bullpen session on Thursday and a decision will be made after that on when the multi-talented Japanese pitcher/hitter will make his first appearance in a spring training game.

Scioscia wouldn’t rule out a weekend appearance, saying only ”we’ll see,” but said it’s unlikely Ohtani would make any pinch-hitting appearances early in spring training.

Ohtani, followed by a horde of Japanese reporters and TV crews, has been the major subject of attention since pitchers and catchers reported to the team’s training facility in Tempe last week.

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