
Ohtani's Cy Young dream paused as Dodgers' ace battles knee trouble
Dodgers two‑way superstar Shohei Ohtani entered 2026 healthy and aiming to win a Cy Young, but persistent left knee discomfort has sidelined him from his next start and the timeline for a return is not defined. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the issue would take time to resolve, effectively pausing his pursuit of pitching glory for now even as he remains in the lineup as a DH and leadoff hitter. The six‑man rotation and limited pitching appearances make the Cy Young unlikely this season, though Ohtani already logged impressive numbers (about a 1.79 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings) before the injury and is staying loose with tosses and mechanics while he works toward a return.













