Dodgers evaluate whether to shut down Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team is currently weighing whether to end Shohei Ohtani’s pitching season due to ongoing knee and biceps injuries. While the Dodgers have not yet made a final decision, the injury is affecting his ability to return to the mound as originally planned. Ohtani previously maintained a 1.79 ERA across 14 starts this season before these physical setbacks occurred. The organization remains uncertain if he will be available to pitch in any capacity during the upcoming postseason. The news comes amid a series against the St. Louis Cardinals, where the Dodgers are working to recover from an opening loss. Coaches and staff continue to monitor his condition to determine the best path forward for his health and availability.
- •Dave Roberts confirmed the possibility of ending Ohtani’s pitching season is under consideration.
- •Ohtani is dealing with injuries to his knee and biceps.
- •The pitcher holds a 1.79 ERA over 85.2 innings pitched this season.
- •The team has not yet reached a final decision regarding his availability for the playoffs.
- 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Announced Concerning Shohei Ohtani News During Cardinals Series
"During their series with the St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced a concerning piece of Shohei Ohtani news. LA dropped the series opener against the Cardinals on Tuesday evening, but will look to even the score on Wednesday with Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound. More MLB on Heavy: Los Angeles Dodgers […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Announced Concerning Shohei Ohtani News During Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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