Dodgers evaluate Shohei Ohtani status following three consecutive missed games
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Shohei Ohtani remained absent from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for a third consecutive game on Saturday. The designated hitter did not appear in the contest against the Nationals. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the team plans to evaluate his physical status on Sunday. This assessment will determine whether the player requires a stint on the injured list. Ohtani has not been placed on the injured list as of Saturday morning. The Dodgers organization continues to monitor his availability for upcoming games as they navigate the final portion of the regular season schedule.
- •Shohei Ohtani missed his third straight game against the Nationals.
- •The Dodgers will evaluate Ohtani on Sunday.
- •The evaluation will determine if an injured list stint is necessary.
- •Dave Roberts reported the team is currently holding off on an injured list move.
- 3:48 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Dodgers Notes: Ohtani, Rushing, Hernandez, Wrobleski - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Dodgers plan to evaluate Shohei Ohtani on Sunday to determine if he'll need an IL stint.
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