Dave Roberts confirms Shohei Ohtani remains active despite right knee pain
12 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Wednesday that Shohei Ohtani continues to deal with right knee discomfort following a slide during Tuesday’s game. Ohtani experienced the pain after diving back to third base in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals. Roberts stated the injury is not severe enough to remove Ohtani from the lineup, as the designated hitter appeared on the roster for Wednesday’s contest. However, the recurring physical issues have forced the team to keep Ohtani from pitching and prevent his potential transition to a corner outfield role. Ohtani has also managed left knee issues related to a bipartite patella throughout the season, along with previous arm soreness and a hand blister. While his offensive production remains significant, his current OPS of.911 and slugging percentage of.529 reflect a decline from his performance in the previous three seasons.
- •Shohei Ohtani experienced right knee pain after sliding into third base on Tuesday.
- •Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani is available for Wednesday’s game despite the discomfort.
- •Injuries have officially ruled out Ohtani for pitching and outfield duties this season.
- •Ohtani continues to play with a known condition involving an unfused bipartite patella in his left knee.
- •The designated hitter has recorded a.911 OPS and.529 slugging percentage so far this season.
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"Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with some knee troubles over the past two months or so, and this has kept him away from the mound since the third of July. But the Los Angeles Dodgers have deemed him to be healthy enough to keep on suiting up on their everyday lineup as the team’s designated hitter. However, it looks like his performance at the plate […] The post Dodgers news: Dave Roberts comments on growing concern on Shohei Ohtani's swing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani is "not close to optimal" after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Wednesday night's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals.
"Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saw a physically compromised Shohei Ohtani at the plate when the four-time MVP was 0 for 4 with four strikeouts.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 11:37 PMShohei Ohtani out for 2nd straight game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts 'hopeful' star will avoid IL
Roberts told reporters before Friday's game that an IL stint was "unlikely" for Ohtani, "but not impossible."
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:09 AMShohei Ohtani scratched from lineup, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts updates media
Dave Roberts addresses the media about injured star Shohei Ohtani.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:39 PMDodgers' Dave Roberts Provides Critical Injury Update On Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is not in the lineup on Thursday
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 10:48 PMShohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup after manager Dave Roberts admits he's 'not close to optimal'
Roberts said Wednesday that the injured list was a "possibility" for Ohtani.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:36 PMDave Roberts to consult trainers and Shohei Ohtani, weighing a day off after 4-strikeout game
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saw a physically compromised Shohei Ohtani at the plate when the four-time MVP was 0 for 4 with four strikeouts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 2:06 PMDodgers' Dave Roberts has Shohei Ohtani injury concern after 'visibly' struggling
Ohtani's game on Wednesday night was very concerning for Dave Roberts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:33 PMDave Roberts admits Shohei Ohtani is 'not close to optimal' after 4-strikeout performance
Shohei Ohtani didn't look like his usual self at the plate Wednesday.
- ESPNSep 3, 2026, 8:07 AMRoberts says Ohtani 'visibly' ailing, weighs day off
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani is "not close to optimal" after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Wednesday night's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:13 AMDodgers news: Dave Roberts comments on growing concern on Shohei Ohtani's swing
Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with some knee troubles over the past two months or so, and this has kept him away from the mound since the third of July. But the Los Angeles Dodgers have deemed him to be healthy enough to keep on suiting up on their everyday lineup as the team’s designated hitter. However, it looks like his performance at the plate […] The post Dodgers news: Dave Roberts comments on growing concern on Shohei Ohtani's swing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:15 AMDave Roberts Addresses Shohei Ohtani’s Knee Pain After Tuesday’s Slide
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed superstar Shohei Ohtani's health after he appeared to suffer another knee injury on Tuesday.
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