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Dave Roberts shares potential Shohei Ohtani return as pitcher for Dodgers

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Dave Roberts shares potential Shohei Ohtani return as pitcher for Dodgers

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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.

Latest Updates

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

What they're saying

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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 Sports