Ohtani feels knee discomfort, return to mound remains uncertain
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Shohei Ohtani experienced ongoing discomfort in his left knee after a recent bullpen session. The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently unsure if he will return to their starting rotation on Sunday. Ohtani's situation remains fluid as the team evaluates his condition. Any decision regarding his return will depend on further assessments of his knee.
- •Ohtani reports discomfort in his left knee after a bullpen session.
- •Dodgers uncertain about his return to the starting rotation.
- •Decision on Ohtani's role hinges on further evaluations.
- 6:14 PMESPN — Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%', mound return uncertain
"Shohei Ohtani continued to feel discomfort in his left knee coming off his latest bullpen session, and the Dodgers are still unsure if he'll make his anticipated return to their starting rotation Sunday.
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