Ohtani's return to mound in question due to knee soreness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Shohei Ohtani's anticipated return to the mound on Sunday is uncertain. Ohtani's 'left knee and overall body' are not at 100%, leading to questions about his ability to pitch against the Detroit Tigers. The dual-threat player hasn't pitched since July 3 due to discomfort but has remained active as a designated hitter. Ohtani has a strong season with an 8-2 record and a 1.79 ERA, having appeared in 125 games with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs. The Dodgers, leading the NL West with an 81-54 record, were prepared for Ohtani to possibly pitch an inning or relieve Tyler Glasnow.
- •Ohtani expected to pitch Sunday but is not 100% healthy.
- •Roberts cites issues with Ohtani's left knee and overall condition.
- •Ohtani hasn't pitched since July 3; he remains a designated hitter.
- •Los Angeles leads NL West by nine games with an 81-54 record.
- •Ohtani is having a strong season with an 8-2 record and 1.79 ERA.
- 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani still not 100 percent, will not pitch on Sunday
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — Roberts: Ohtani's 'left knee and overall body is not 100%,' putting into question his Sunday return to the mound
"Shohei Ohtani’s status for Sunday against the Tigers remains uncertain after knee discomfort in a bullpen session before Friday’s game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Ohtani’s knee still isn’t pain free.
"Ohtani was expected to start Sunday's game against the Tigers and pitch at least an inning.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 1:18 AMOhtani still not 100 percent, will not pitch on Sunday
Shohei Ohtani’s status for Sunday against the Tigers remains uncertain after knee discomfort in a bullpen session before Friday’s game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Ohtani’s knee still isn’t pain free.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:18 PMRoberts: Ohtani's 'left knee and overall body is not 100%,' putting into question his Sunday return to the mound
Ohtani was expected to start Sunday's game against the Tigers and pitch at least an inning.
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