Ohtani skips bullpen session as Dodgers manage knee discomfort
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:56 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Shohei Ohtani missed a bullpen session on July 25 due to left knee discomfort, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. This decision follows a slight regression experienced after Ohtani's last session on July 22. The team remains cautious as they aim to manage his recovery effectively. Ohtani’s status for future sessions remains uncertain as the Dodgers monitor his condition closely.
- •Ohtani skipped bullpen session on July 25 due to knee issues.
- •Dodgers manager Roberts mentioned regression after the last session.
- •Ohtani experienced discomfort post-session on July 22.
- •Team is handling his recovery with caution.
- •Future session status remains uncertain.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani's Bullpen Session Cancelled by Dodgers
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won’t throw off mound until irritated left knee feels 100%
- 1:20 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Shohei Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session With Knee "Regression" - MLB Trade Rumors
- 11:59 PMESPN — Ohtani skips bullpen session as L.A. stays cautiou...
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won't throw off mound until irritated left knee feels 100%
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Ohtani delays throwing session over knee 'regression'
"Japanese batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani postponed a planned bullpen throwing session on Saturday over what Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called "regression" in his left knee injury.Roberts said the 32-year-old right-handed pitcher felt uncomfortable after tossing a 30-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia on Wednesday, but he has kept him in the Dodgers' batting lineup because hitting and running have not adversely impacted Ohtani's knee.
"Shohei Ohtani skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session Saturday and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way superstar won’t throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%. “We’re just going to kick the can,” Roberts said before his team played the New York Mets. Ohtani hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3.
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression after his last bullpen session Wednesday and the team opted to have him skip Saturday's session as he continues to deal with left knee discomfort.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:02 AMOhtani's Bullpen Session Cancelled by Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to have another bullpen session on Saturday, but that was cancelled and manager Dave Roberts offered a reason or two.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 1:48 AMShohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won’t throw off mound until irritated left knee feels 100%
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won’t throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
- MLB Trade RumorsJul 26, 2026, 1:20 AMShohei Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session With Knee "Regression" - MLB Trade Rumors
Shohei Ohtani did not have his bullpen session on Saturday. The Dodgers expect to get Kike Hernandez and Edwin Diaz back next week.
- ESPNJul 25, 2026, 11:59 PMOhtani skips bullpen session as L.A. stays cautiou...
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression after his last bullpen session Wednesday and the team opted to have him skip Saturday's session as he continues to deal with left knee discomfort.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:56 PMShohei Ohtani skips bullpen session and won't throw off mound until irritated left knee feels 100%
Shohei Ohtani skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session Saturday and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way superstar won’t throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%. “We’re just going to kick the can,” Roberts said before his team played the New York Mets. Ohtani hasn’t pitched in a game since July 3.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:27 PMOhtani delays throwing session over knee 'regression'
Japanese batting and pitching star Shohei Ohtani postponed a planned bullpen throwing session on Saturday over what Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called "regression" in his left knee injury.Roberts said the 32-year-old right-handed pitcher felt uncomfortable after tossing a 30-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia on Wednesday, but he has kept him in the Dodgers' batting lineup because hitting and running have not adversely impacted Ohtani's knee.
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