Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to resume throwing as he hopes to avoid Tommy John surgery.

The Los Angeles Angels said in a statement that Ohtani's six-week re-evaluation revealed that his ulnar collateral ligament "continues to show improved healing."

Ohtani had stem cells and platelet rich plasma injected into the ligament on June 7.

He has an .887 OPS in 157 plate appearances and a 3.10 ERA in 49 1/3 innings as a rookie.