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Dodgers announce setback for Shohei Ohtani amid knee issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:31 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Dodgers announce setback for Shohei Ohtani amid knee issues

Summary

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported a setback for Shohei Ohtani due to recurring knee discomfort. Ohtani, a leading Cy Young candidate, has not pitched since July 3 and missed a recent bullpen session as he continues to recover. His knee issue dates back to June 11, linked to flawed pitching mechanics. Although he struggles on the mound, Ohtani remains active as a designated hitter, maintaining impressive hitting stats. Moving forward, the Dodgers will be cautious in managing Ohtani's workload and recovery before returning him to pitching duties.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani will not return to pitching until fully confident in recovery.
•He last pitched on July 3 against San Diego Padres.
•Dodgers have postponed bullpen sessions due to his knee issues.
•Ohtani is excelling as a designated hitter with a.920 OPS this season.
•The team aims for a three-peat with a healthy Ohtani.

Latest Updates

1:31 AMYahoo Sports — “Kicked the Can” - Dodgers Manager Announces Worrying Shohei Ohtani “Regression” as Injury Woes Drag On

What they're saying

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Shohei Ohtani looked well on his way to becoming one of the leading contenders for the Cy Young Award this season, but recurring knee discomfort is slowly derailing his pursuit. Even three weeks after his last start, the Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to bring him back to the mound, and the latest update signals yet another setback for the team.
— Yahoo Sports

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