Dodgers announce Shohei Ohtani absence due to knee soreness
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will not play in their series finale against the Seattle Mariners on July 30. Manager Dave Roberts cited left knee soreness as the reason for Ohtani's absence. The Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory on July 29 and are aiming for another win with Emmet Sheehan starting on the mound against Bryan Woo. Ohtani, who has had a standout season, will take a day off while the team maintains a strong lead in the NL West. The full lineup was adjusted with Tommy Edman stepping in as the leadoff batter.
- •Ohtani absent from the Dodgers' lineup on July 30.
- •Dodgers won 4-2 against the Mariners on July 29.
- •Emmet Sheehan starts in the series finale against Bryan Woo.
- •Ohtani cited for left knee soreness by manager Dave Roberts.
- •Tommy Edman takes over as leadoff man for this game.
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"It’s a rare off-day for Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. The reports coming from Los Angeles Dodgers insiders indicate it’s a precautionary day off, but Dave Roberts will likely have more on the decision in a couple of hours if he speaks to reporters before the Mariners series finale. Speaking of, Thursday’s game against the Seattle […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Tommy Edman Change After Shohei Ohtani Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to wrap up their series with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday evening. It’s a rubber match between the two, as LA picked up a 4-2 win on Wednesday evening. For the series finale, the Dodgers are rolling with Emmet Sheehan as their starter, and LA will try to muster […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Shohei Ohtani Decision Amid Mariners Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to wrap up their series with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday evening. It’s a rubber match between the two, as LA picked up a 4-2 win on Wednesday evening. For the series finale, the Dodgers are rolling with Emmet Sheehan as their starter, and LA will try to muster […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Due to Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:32 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Announce Tommy Edman Change After Shohei Ohtani Decision
It’s a rare off-day for Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. The reports coming from Los Angeles Dodgers insiders indicate it’s a precautionary day off, but Dave Roberts will likely have more on the decision in a couple of hours if he speaks to reporters before the Mariners series finale. Speaking of, Thursday’s game against the Seattle […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Tommy Edman Change After Shohei Ohtani Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:09 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Announced Shohei Ohtani Decision Amid Mariners Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to wrap up their series with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday evening. It’s a rubber match between the two, as LA picked up a 4-2 win on Wednesday evening. For the series finale, the Dodgers are rolling with Emmet Sheehan as their starter, and LA will try to muster […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Shohei Ohtani Decision Amid Mariners Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:09 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Announced Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Due to Injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to wrap up their series with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday evening. It’s a rubber match between the two, as LA picked up a 4-2 win on Wednesday evening. For the series finale, the Dodgers are rolling with Emmet Sheehan as their starter, and LA will try to muster […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Shohei Ohtani Lineup Decision Due to Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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