Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee) could be back on the mound as early as next Sunday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The Dodgers are considering having Ohtani return to the mound and throw one inning versus the Detroit Tigers next Sunday. Ohtani threw a 30-pitch live batting practice session on Saturday. He hasn't pitched in a big league game since July 3 due to a lingering knee issue. The Dodgers don't have a starter announced for next Sunday, so it sounds like Ohtani could be the opener for that game. The team will likely continue to build him up throughout the final month of the season ahead of the playoffs. Fantasy managers might not get a ton out of Ohtani as a pitcher during September, but his return to the mound is positive.

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (concussion) was placed on the 7-day concussion Injured List, retroactive to August 22. This comes a day after Donovan was hit in the head while in the batting cage before Saturday's game. He'll now be sidelined for at least the next week while he goes through the league's concussion protocols. In a corresponding move, third baseman Patrick Wisdom was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to replace Donovan on the roster. Weston Wilson will operate at third base during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

According to Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (ankle) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Monday. Teel has been out since late July due to a left ankle sprain. He has progressed quickly and is cleared for the final step of his rehab program. The expectation is that Teel won't need more than a few games before he'll be ready to rejoin the White Sox lineup. He should return as the No. 1 catcher once he's back in the mix, which will mean reduced roles for Drew Romo and Jake Rogers. Teel could be worth stashing in deep leagues for fantasy managers needing help at the catcher spot.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee) could pitch in a game as early as next week, according to Dylan Hernandez. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the news on Sunday that Ohtani is nearly ready to get back on the mound. The right-hander threw a 30-pitch live batting practice session on Saturday. That marked the first time that Ohtani had pitched since being shut down because of his knee issues last month. Ohtani has pitched in a game since July 3, but he has been incredible on the mound when he was healthy. Ohtani owns a 1.79 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 95/26 K/BB ratio across 85.2 innings of work this season. He'll continue to serve as the designated hitter until he's ready to get back on the mound.