Dodgers anticipate Shohei Ohtani's potential pitching return this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:08 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani may return to pitching this weekend against the Detroit Tigers. Ohtani has been sidelined from pitching for most of July and all of August. His availability hinges on performance in upcoming sessions, potentially enhancing the Dodgers' postseason prospects. Ohtani has performed well in his limited starts this season, boasting a 1.79 ERA and an 8-2 record before shifting to a DH role.
- •Ohtani has been out since late July, primarily serving as a designated hitter.
- •Roberts mentioned Ohtani's potential return during a press conference on August 26.
- •The Dodgers face the Tigers from August 28 to August 30.
- •Ohtani recorded a 1.79 ERA and 8-2 record in 14 starts this season.
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers get exciting Shohei Ohtani update on potential pitching return
"This update on the Dodgers' two-way superstar is very exciting.
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