Dodgers hold no plans to end Shohei Ohtani pitching recovery
15 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are not currently considering shutting down Shohei Ohtani from his return to the mound. Ohtani has not pitched for the team since July 3, initially held back due to biceps and knee issues. While he was scheduled to begin a buildup in big-league games recently, that return was postponed after he did not feel fully recovered during a bullpen session. Despite reports of a decline in his hitting production since resuming these throwing sessions, team leadership maintains there have been no discussions about halting his pitching progression. Andrew Friedman confirmed the organization is monitoring his status day by day, prioritizing a thoughtful approach to his return. The team remains committed to getting Ohtani back into a game but has not set a specific timeline for his comeback.
- •Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3.
- •A recent bullpen session resulted in a physical setback, delaying his scheduled return.
- •Team officials state there are no plans to stop his pitching recovery.
- •No firm timeline exists for Ohtani to resume throwing in major league games.
- •The Dodgers remain cautious to protect Ohtani’s ability to contribute at the plate.
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"Shohei Ohtani is the biggest piece of the Dodgers puzzle, whether he pitches or not. He’s the team’s best hitter by a sizable distance, and getting him right for the postseason is of the utmost importance. So as he potentially sits for a third straight game for the first time since joining the Dodgers, let’s […]
"The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season. Ohtani threw a 20-pitch bullpen session last Friday but was scratched from a potential start at Detroit two days later. “I think physically he’s in a good spot,” manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday.
"LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani will not be placed on the injured list, Dave Roberts said Thursday, but the team remains cautious about Ohtani as he deals with discomfort extending from his right biceps into the right side of his neck.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 7:05 PMDodgers filling in at designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani is the biggest piece of the Dodgers puzzle, whether he pitches or not. He’s the team’s best hitter by a sizable distance, and getting him right for the postseason is of the utmost importance. So as he potentially sits for a third straight game for the first time since joining the Dodgers, let’s […]
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The Dodgers are hopeful Shohei Ohtani will not go on the injured list, but his latest injury scare could keep him off the mound for the rest of the season.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made the call to rest superstar Shohei Ohtani on Thursday after looking awry at the plate.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:17 AMShohei Ohtani remains day-to-day, Dodgers say IL stint unlikely
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani will not be placed on the injured list, Dave Roberts said Thursday, but the team remains cautious about Ohtani as he deals with discomfort extending from his right biceps into the right side of his neck.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:04 AMDodgers Must Place Ohtani on Injured List
Prioritizing postseason health over MVP pursuits, the Los Angeles Dodgers must sideline struggling superstar Shohei Ohtani to ensure his nagging injuries don't turn into anything more serious.
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- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 7:34 PMDodgers Risk Making Shohei Ohtani Problem Worse by Avoiding IL
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will consider resting Shohei Ohtani and a potential pitching shutdown for the rest of the season, manager Dave Roberts said.
- ESPNSep 3, 2026, 3:19 AMRoberts: Ohtani feels good but no timeline to pitch
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- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 1:57 AMShohei Ohtani feels good, but the Dodgers still won’t commit to his next start
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season. Ohtani threw a 20-pitch bullpen session last Friday but was scratched from a potential start at Detroit two days later. “I think physically he’s in a good spot,” manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday.
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