Los Angeles Dodgers bench Shohei Ohtani again amid ongoing injury concerns
24 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers removed Shohei Ohtani from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This absence follows a single appearance on Monday after the two-way player missed four consecutive games. Ohtani is currently dealing with soreness in his left knee and bicep, which he attributed to the physical demands of his pitching delivery and throwing volume. His performance at the plate has declined during this period, with the designated hitter recording six hits in his last 52 at-bats. The organization is now weighing whether to place Ohtani on the injured list to provide total rest or utilize the bench to address mechanical issues with his swing. Ohtani originally paused his pitching duties in early July to manage the physical toll of his two-way workload.
- •Shohei Ohtani sits out Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
- •Ohtani is sidelined by soreness in his left knee and bicep.
- •The designated hitter went 0-for-3 with one strikeout on Monday.
- •The Dodgers may consider placing Ohtani on the injured list for total rest.
- 12:08 AMCBS MLB — Shohei Ohtani expected to come off injured list Wednesday as Dodgers ramp up for postseason
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani on track to be activated Wednesday and is 'significantly better,' says Dodgers' Dave Roberts
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- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL and feels good, Dave Roberts says
- 1:10 AMYahoo Entertainment — Shohei Ohtani takes first swings since landing on IL, Dodgers still hopeful he can return before playoffs - Yahoo Sports
"Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for sixth time in seven games on Wednesday night after the two-way superstar felt something in his right arm during a swing two days earlier. Ohtani has been managing lingering soreness in his right biceps and left knee for weeks now, but he waited until after Tuesday night's game to tell the training staff about his arm after playing Monday. "There was a swing Monday that he didn’t feel great on, hasn’t totally recovered from Monday,” manager Dave Roberts said.
"Shohei Ohtani is expected to return before the postseason, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters on Thursday. “I expect him back in the regular season,” Friedman said after the Dodgers clinched the National League West with an 8-2 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani is on the 15-day injured due to left knee and right biceps injuries. He ...
"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has missed six of the past seven games with discomfort in his right arm. As a result, the Dodgers have decided to put him on the injured list. Following the team’s 14-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Ohtani would…
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External links- CBS MLBSep 23, 2026, 12:08 AMShohei Ohtani expected to come off injured list Wednesday as Dodgers ramp up for postseason
The four-time MVP has been out of the lineup since Sept. 7 due to multiple injuries
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 11:31 PMShohei Ohtani on track to be activated Wednesday and is 'significantly better,' says Dodgers' Dave Roberts
Ohtani was added to IL on September 11, backdated to September 8, with lingering knee and biceps injuries.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:38 PMWindow tightens for Shohei Ohtani to get ready for playoffs
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the Dodgers lineup on Wednesday, Sept 23 and have five regular-season games to get ready for the playoffs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 2:23 AMDodgers injury updates: Where Shohei Ohtani, other stars stand entering final stretch
Shohei Ohtani continues his hitting progression and manager Dave Roberts expressed hope that Blake Snell can make one more start before the postseason.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 4:06 PMDodgers expect Shohei Ohtani back before end of regular season
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return before the postseason, Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters on Thursday. “I expect him back in the regular season,” Friedman said after the Dodgers clinched the National League West with an 8-2 victory over the host Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani is on the 15-day injured due to left knee and right biceps injuries. He ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:13 PMWhen is Shohei Ohtani coming back? Dodgers reveal injury update
Dodgers expect MVP Shohei Ohtani will return before the playoffs begin.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 3:43 PMShohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL and feels good, Dave Roberts says
Shohei Ohtani remains on track to return before the end of the regular season.
- Yahoo EntertainmentSep 16, 2026, 1:10 AMShohei Ohtani takes first swings since landing on IL, Dodgers still hopeful he can return before playoffs - Yahoo Sports
Shohei Ohtani will be eligible to return to the Dodgers' lineup with just five games left in the regular season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 12:04 AMShohei Ohtani begins swinging a bat, Dodgers remain hopeful for 2026 return
Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee on Sept. 15, and while Dave Roberts didn't commit to a timeline, he's confident Ohtani can return before the playoffs.
- ESPNSep 15, 2026, 10:29 PMOhtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL - ESPN
Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee on Tuesday in Los Angeles and remains on track to return before the end of the regular season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 10:20 PMShohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL and feels good, Roberts says
Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee on Tuesday in Los Angeles and remains on track to return before the end of the regular season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday. “Shohei hit off the tee and felt good, too,” Roberts said. Ohtani has been on the 15-day injured list since Sept. 8 with right biceps inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:20 PMShohei Ohtani’s Injury Update Bodes Well for Postseason Availability
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is already working his way back from the injured list, as he will hit off of a tee ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers refrained from placing Ohtani on the…
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:11 PMDodgers officially make $700M Shohei Ohtani decision with playoff baseball around the corner
The Los Angeles Dodgers made an official Shohei Ohtani decision on Friday that confirms he will be out for some time.
- New York PostSep 11, 2026, 10:44 PMThe Dodgers Post drops huge bombshell on Shohei Ohtani’s chances of playing baseball in 2026 - New York Post
Shohei Ohtani was officially placed on the injured list on Friday. After months of speculation surrounding a plaguing biceps and knee injury, the Dodgers conceded their two-way player isn’t 1…
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:45 AMDodgers announce decision on Shohei Ohtani injury
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has missed six of the past seven games with discomfort in his right arm. As a result, the Dodgers have decided to put him on the injured list. Following the team’s 14-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Ohtani would…
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:30 AMDodgers to Put Shohei Ohtani on Injured List as Injury Concerns Worsen
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is going on the injured list, manager Dave Roberts told the media, including Dodgers Nation.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:30 AMDodgers place Shohei Ohtani on injured list as health status fails to improve
The Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list Thursday after he showed visible signs of pain as a hitter the night before.
- ESPNSep 10, 2026, 2:37 AMOhtani sidelined again due to right arm; Dodgers say IL stint 'on the table'
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said "anything should be on the table" with Shohei Ohtani, including a potential stint on the injured list, after the two-way star was out of the lineup for the sixth time in seven games Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:49 AMOhtani sidelined again as Dodgers weigh injured list stint after right arm discomfort
Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for sixth time in seven games on Wednesday night after the two-way superstar felt something in his right arm during a swing two days earlier. Ohtani has been managing lingering soreness in his right biceps and left knee for weeks now, but he waited until after Tuesday night's game to tell the training staff about his arm after playing Monday. "There was a swing Monday that he didn’t feel great on, hasn’t totally recovered from Monday,” manager Dave Roberts said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 9:53 PMShohei Ohtani Sidelined Again as Dodgers Injury Concerns Mount
The Los Angeles Dodgers are sitting Shohei Ohtani after manager Dave Roberts said he would be returning.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:21 PMShohei Ohtani’s Health Raises New Alarm After One-Game Dodgers Return
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup just one day after returning, sparking increased alarm.
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