Dodgers confirm Shohei Ohtani will not pitch against Tigers this weekend
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers this weekend, as confirmed by the Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani's recent bullpen session raised concerns, prompting the decision to hold him back. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to knee and biceps injuries, but he remains the primary designated hitter and leadoff man for the team. With Tyler Glasnow starting instead, the Dodgers are focusing on providing the best opportunity for success in October. Ohtani's future on the mound this season is uncertain as the team considers his potential postseason involvement.
- •Ohtani will not start against the Tigers this weekend.
- •He has not pitched since July 3 due to injuries.
- •Tyler Glasnow will take the mound instead.
- •The Dodgers are managing Ohtani's workload carefully.
- •A decision on Ohtani's pitching role in the postseason is pending.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Announcement During Tigers Series
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers break major Shohei Ohtani news as Tigers series puts spotlight on superstar
"The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping to get Shohei Ohtani back to pitching this weekend. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, that Ohtani will not start the series finale against the Detroit Tigers.This comes on the heels of the unfortunate news concerning his bullpen session on August 28. Roberts told Gonzalez that […] The post Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Announcement During Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"Shohei Ohtani will not return to the mound this weekend. The Dodgers have confirmed their superstar will not start the series finale against the Detroit Tigers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 12:11 AMDodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Announcement During Tigers Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping to get Shohei Ohtani back to pitching this weekend. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, that Ohtani will not start the series finale against the Detroit Tigers.This comes on the heels of the unfortunate news concerning his bullpen session on August 28. Roberts told Gonzalez that […] The post Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Announcement During Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 10:14 PMDodgers break major Shohei Ohtani news as Tigers series puts spotlight on superstar
Shohei Ohtani will not return to the mound this weekend. The Dodgers have confirmed their superstar will not start the series finale against the Detroit Tigers.
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