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Shohei Ohtani threw a 34-pitch bullpen session as he inches toward returning to the Dodgers’ rotation before the regular season ends, after knee soreness and biceps discomfort sidelined him since July. Dodgers officials said the timeline remains cautious but positive, with steps including more bullpen work, live batting practice, and potential big-league appearances if he continues to rebound, all while managing his two-way role.
Ohtani has begun a throwing progression after knee trouble sidelined him from pitching since early July, returning to catch on Saturday with more throwing planned. Dodgers managers suggest he may not follow a normal rehab, given his DH duties, and could be used as an opener or in a piggyback role rather than as a traditional starter in the postseason. With Snell and Glasnow nearing returns, Los Angeles is evaluating its rotation, potentially including Yamamoto, Skubal, Wrobleski, Lauer, and Sasaki, while Lauer and Sasaki could shift to the bullpen. The final plan will hinge on his health and the team’s postseason strategy.
Shohei Ohtani did not throw a planned bullpen after a prior session showed knee regression, keeping his return to pitching unclear for now. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he’s not 100% and will remain in the lineup as a hitter while the team navigates his recovery and a potential late-season pitching comeback.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for now due to irritation in his left knee, with manager Dave Roberts saying the shutdown is precautionary to give him the best chance to recover; he will throw off the mound later this week but a return date is undetermined, and he hasn’t pitched since July 3, though he remains in the lineup as the designated hitter; the knee issue appears to affect pitching mechanics, while hitting remains unaffected.
Shohei Ohtani was scratched with an inflamed knee and will not travel to Philadelphia for the All-Star Game, remaining as the Dodgers' DH; Ivan Herrera replaces him on the NL roster and Kyle Schwarber will start at DH, while Ohtani's Cy Young bid takes a hit despite a strong season that has included his 300th homer.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run in the Dodgers’ win over the Rockies, becoming the fifth-fastest player to reach 300 homers in MLB history in 1,102 games, while continuing to contribute as a two-way star as Los Angeles pursues another World Series title; Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has even floated the idea of the 500-homer club.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will sit out Saturday’s game due to right-triceps soreness after a six-inning, 110-pitch start in which he left for a pinch-hitter in the seventh. Manager Dave Roberts said resting him is on the table as the team weighs his heavy two-way workload ahead of the All-Star break, following earlier biceps soreness. Ohtani has a 1.79 ERA through 14 starts with 95 strikeouts in 85⅔ innings and has hit 18 homers in 81 games.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will not play Saturday against the Padres as a precaution after reporting a right biceps issue following Friday’s start, in which he worked 110 pitches and allowed three runs before being replaced by a pinch-hitter in the seventh; he’s also dealing with knee inflammation, and the ice wraps on his knee and arm were noted during recovery.
Ohtani left the Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback win against the Padres in the seventh due to tightness in his right bicep, described as a precaution after six innings of three earned runs. Teoscar Hernández delivered a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh to spark the rally, and the Dodgers extended their division lead even with Ohtani out of the lineup on Saturday as they monitor the injury ahead of the All-Star break.
Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement were named the starting players for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, representing the NL and AL respectively, after leading Phase 1 fan voting. Finalists include NL Freddie Freeman and Juan Soto, and AL Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Aaron Judge, with Phase 2 voting running through July 2 to finalize the starting lineup. Ohtani is having a strong season with a .295/.414/.549 line, 15 doubles, 17 homers, and 46 RBI, plus an 8-2 pitching record with a 1.58 ERA and a 0.904 WHIP in 13 starts; Clement is hitting .292 with 20 doubles, 7 homers and 28 RBI in 77 games for the Blue Jays. The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 14.
Shohei Ohtani carried the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Twins as catcher Dalton Rushing, filling in for Will Smith, struggled behind the plate and Ohtani ended up calling his own pitches after a cross-up that allowed a run. After the hiccup, Ohtani emphasized better communication and on-page adjustments; he pitched six innings with eight strikeouts, and Dodgers extended their NL West lead to nine games.
Shohei Ohtani leads the first batch of votes for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with 1,165,133 votes. In the American League, Yordan Alvarez tops Aaron Judge (1,015,768 vs 977,460), while NL leaders include Ohtani among the top vote-getters. Under current rules, only Ohtani and Alvarez are guaranteed starting spots; the rest move to Phase 2 starting June 29 to determine the remaining infield/outfield spots.
Shohei Ohtani delivered a dominant two-way performance, hurling six scoreless innings with a 0.74 ERA through 10 starts and going 3-for-4 with two walks as the Dodgers routed the Diamondbacks 7-0, raising his batting average above .300 and helping Los Angeles extend its win streak.
Shohei Ohtani carried six hitless innings with seven strikeouts, walking four and hitting a batter in the fourth, as the Dodgers beat the Rockies 4-1 to sweep the series. He also contributed a leadoff homer, with Freddie Freeman adding a solo shot and Andy Pages an insurance blast in the eighth; Tyler Freeman broke the no-hitter with a two-out single in the eighth. Teoscar Hernández left with a hamstring strain, and L.A. extended its NL West lead.
MLBPA unveils its first proposal as talks progress toward a December 1 expiry; Shohei Ohtani dominates with six hitless innings and a leadoff homer, lowering his ERA to 0.82 and bolstering his Cy Young bid; Aaron Ashby of the Brewers extends his league-leading win total with another scoreless inning in relief, while Gavin Williams earns his eighth win for the Guardians in a quality start.