Dodgers confident Ohtani will return to pitching this season
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman stated that the team remains confident in Shohei Ohtani's eventual return to pitching despite his ongoing knee issues. The Dodgers are also exploring potential trades, including interest in Tarik Skubal, as the trade deadline approaches. Ohtani has been sidelined, but the team is hopeful about his recovery. The Dodgers are preparing for what they hope will be a successful second half of the season with key players returning.
- •Friedman expressed confidence in Ohtani's return to pitching.
- •Ohtani is currently dealing with knee issues.
- •Dodgers are interested in Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Ohtani's recovery timeline remains uncertain.
- •The team looks to strengthen its roster for the playoff push.
- 3:38 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers 'very confident' Ohtani will return to pitch
"Andrew Friedman expressed confidence in Shohei Ohtani's eventual return to the mound as he continues to deal with an ailing knee, but that won't keep them from checking on Tarik Skubal should he become available ahead of the trade deadline.
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