Shohei Ohtani begins throwing program after knee injury hiatus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:57 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Shohei Ohtani resumed throwing on August 8 after a two-week shutdown due to knee soreness. The Los Angeles Dodgers' star is hopeful of returning to the mound this season, potentially as an opener. Ohtani last pitched on July 3, recording a 1.79 ERA this season. He plans to gradually increase his throwing distance before facing live batters. Ohtani continues to impact at the plate, contributing to the Dodgers' second-best record in MLB.
- •Ohtani started throwing again after two weeks off.
- •He aims to pitch before the regular season ends.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggests Ohtani will return as an opener.
- •Ohtani has 1.79 ERA with 95 strikeouts this season.
- •He remains productive offensively, batting.273 in July.
- 2:57 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani resumes throwing after 2-week shutdown, hopes to progress enough to pitch before regular season ends
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will likely pitch as an opener, rather than full starter, when he returns to the mound.
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