Dave Roberts shares potential Shohei Ohtani return as pitcher for Dodgers
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided an update on Shohei Ohtani's potential return as a pitcher ahead of their series against the Atlanta Braves. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to left knee inflammation but continues to hit as the designated hitter, boasting a.288 batting average. Ohtani is scheduled for another bullpen session or live batting practice on Wednesday. The earliest he could pitch again in MLB is during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Tigers, provided he shows sufficient progress.
- •Ohtani last pitched on July 3 due to knee inflammation.
- •He is primarily serving as the designated hitter while recovering.
- •Next bullpen session scheduled for Wednesday.
- •Return to pitching could occur as early as Sunday against Detroit.
- •Ohtani aiming to strengthen MVP case with a successful return.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts reacts to concerning Shohei Ohtani development before Tigers game
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as he moves closer to return to mound
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Reveal Major Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update During Braves Series
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s Return to the Mound Imminent
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts reveals when Shohei Ohtani can return to Dodgers as starting pitcher
"The Los Angeles Dodgers announced an important update regarding when Shohei Ohtani’s next start as a pitcher will happen. Manager Dave Roberts told the California Post‘s Jack Harris that Ohtani is trending toward a start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Shohei Ohtani update: Dave Roberts said he will actually throw his bullpen on Friday, in […] The post Dodgers Reveal Major Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Shohei Ohtani threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound. “I think it was like 20 pitches," manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers started a series against the Detroit Tigers. "Obviously, I've got to talk to Shohei, talk to (pitching coach) Mark (Prior), and then we’ll make a decision for Sunday.”
"The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is one step closer to pitching in a live game. Manager Dave Roberts said today that Ohtani will throw to hitters or throw another bullpen session before possibly pitching Sunday in Detroit against the Tigers, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will …
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 4:37 PMDave Roberts reacts to concerning Shohei Ohtani development before Tigers game
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update superstar Shohei Ohtani's pitching status.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:55 PMShohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as he moves closer to return to mound
Shohei Ohtani threw a short bullpen session on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star moves closer to a return to the mound. “I think it was like 20 pitches," manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers started a series against the Detroit Tigers. "Obviously, I've got to talk to Shohei, talk to (pitching coach) Mark (Prior), and then we’ll make a decision for Sunday.”
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 12:50 AMDodgers Reveal Major Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update During Braves Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced an important update regarding when Shohei Ohtani’s next start as a pitcher will happen. Manager Dave Roberts told the California Post‘s Jack Harris that Ohtani is trending toward a start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. Shohei Ohtani update: Dave Roberts said he will actually throw his bullpen on Friday, in […] The post Dodgers Reveal Major Shohei Ohtani Pitching Update During Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:08 AMShohei Ohtani’s Return to the Mound Imminent
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani is one step closer to pitching in a live game. Manager Dave Roberts said today that Ohtani will throw to hitters or throw another bullpen session before possibly pitching Sunday in Detroit against the Tigers, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will …
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:16 PMDave Roberts reveals when Shohei Ohtani can return to Dodgers as starting pitcher
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had an update on two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani.
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