Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to miss time pitching due to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani will be sidelined from pitching indefinitely due to irritation in his knee. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 and will manage this injury as the team navigates the second half of the season. Despite this setback, he continues to rank highly in offensive metrics, sitting 10th in home runs and maintaining an OPS of.932. Ohtani has contributed significantly to the Dodgers' success, who hold a 63-58 record and the No. 2 seed in the National League. While his absence on the mound could impact his MVP candidacy and fantasy baseball status, he is expected to remain a strong offensive force as he shifts to a designated hitter role during his recovery.
- •Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 against the Padres.
- •He ranks 10th in MLB for home runs and 9th in OPS.
- •The Dodgers are currently 63-58 and hold the No. 2 seed in the NL.
- •Ohtani's knee injury is expected to limit his pitching for an unspecified period.
- •He will focus on hitting while managing his knee irritation.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Injury Update: Dodgers Pitcher Could Face Fantasy Baseball Concerns
"The Los Angeles Dodgers offered an injury update on Shohei Ohtani on Monday afternoon. The four-time MVP hasn't pitched since July 3.
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