Dodgers consider resting Shohei Ohtani amid recent offensive slump
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are evaluating whether to provide designated hitter Shohei Ohtani a scheduled day off as the team struggles to generate offense. Over the last 10 games, Ohtani has hit.125 with a.455 OPS, contributing to a broader team downturn that has seen the Dodgers rank 23rd in runs scored this month. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed a willingness to bench Ohtani if there are indications that physical ailments, such as bicep or knee issues, are affecting his swing. Currently, the team holds no confirmation of injury, and Roberts remains hesitant to rotate his star player out of the lineup without clear cause. The organization faces a tight window in the National League standings, currently trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by three games for the league's top seed. The team enters a stretch of six consecutive series against opponents with sub-.500 records.
- •Shohei Ohtani has hit.125 over his last 10 games.
- •The Los Angeles Dodgers rank 23rd in runs scored during August.
- •Dave Roberts will consider resting Ohtani if injuries are confirmed.
- •The team currently sits three games behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top National League seed.
- •The Dodgers are scheduled to play six consecutive series against sub-.500 teams.
- 3:55 PMCBS MLB — Dodgers mulling IL stint for Shohei Ohtani as superstar deals with two nagging injuries
- 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — Can Dodgers Afford To Put Shohei Ohtani On Injured List?
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Looks Off as Dodgers Consider Giving Him Rest
- 4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Should Dodgers Give Shohei Ohtani Day Off As Slump Continues?
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is going through a slump while also nursing left knee and bicep issues, leaving his hitting somewhat compromised at this point.
"Ohtani (0 for 4 with four strikeouts on Wednesday) has not looked like himself recently, and the Dodgers could give him some time off
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to secure a first round bye, but some of their stars are struggling
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External links- CBS MLBSep 3, 2026, 3:55 PMDodgers mulling IL stint for Shohei Ohtani as superstar deals with two nagging injuries
Ohtani (0 for 4 with four strikeouts on Wednesday) has not looked like himself recently, and the Dodgers could give him some time off
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:03 PMCan Dodgers Afford To Put Shohei Ohtani On Injured List?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to secure a first round bye, but some of their stars are struggling
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:15 AMShohei Ohtani Looks Off as Dodgers Consider Giving Him Rest
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is going through a slump while also nursing left knee and bicep issues, leaving his hitting somewhat compromised at this point.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:42 PMShould Dodgers Give Shohei Ohtani Day Off As Slump Continues?
Shohei Ohtani could benefit from a day off
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