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Dodgers manage Shohei Ohtani’s return as knee issue persists

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Dodgers manage Shohei Ohtani’s return as knee issue persists

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers are monitoring Shohei Ohtani's knee condition as he continues to recover during the regular season. Ohtani experiences inflammation and soreness in his left knee due to his pitching workload, leading to the team ruling out any chance of him pitching during the current road trip. Following a recent bullpen session where he threw over 30 pitches, Ohtani's next steps will be evaluated after another session in New York for the series against the Mets. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized that Ohtani's input will be vital in determining his readiness to return to pitching.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani's knee issue continues to limit his pitching.
•He had a bullpen session on July 19, throwing 30 pitches.
•Dodgers ruled out Ohtani pitching during the current road trip.
•His next pitching evaluation will occur during the Mets series.
•Ohtani remains focused on contributing to the team while staying healthy.

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What they're saying

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The Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani through the rest of the regular season, at least as long as his knee continues to be somewhat of an issue.
— Yahoo Sports