Shohei Ohtani continues hitting, awaits bullpen session amid injuries
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is dealing with right biceps and left knee issues, impacting his ability to throw a bullpen session last week. The Los Angeles Dodgers' superstar has not pitched since July 3 but remains active as a designated hitter. In a recent game, Ohtani hit a leadoff home run and finished with three RBIs despite the team's 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani's performance gives confidence in his hitting ability, while his pitching status remains uncertain pending health improvement.
- •Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to injuries.
- •He hit his 10th leadoff home run this season.
- •Ohtani finished 3 for 4 with three RBIs against the Mariners.
- •Manager Roberts expects Ohtani to pitch if his health improves.
- •Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his knee before the All-Star break.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani biceps injury adds new wrinkle to Dodgers plans
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
"Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week. The four-time MVP hasn't pitched in a game since July 3 but has continued to play regularly as the designated hitter for Los Angeles. “My biceps is not 100%,” Ohtani said through a translator Tuesday night while speaking with media for the first time since before the All-Star break.
"It’s been almost four weeks since Shohei Ohtani last pitched in a game, still managing the left knee inflammation that still isn’t 100 percent. But that’s not the only injury the Dodgers superstar is dealing with. After Tuesday night’s game, Ohtani revealed that his right bicep has also been bothering him. That was part of […]
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:11 PMShohei Ohtani biceps injury adds new wrinkle to Dodgers plans
It’s been almost four weeks since Shohei Ohtani last pitched in a game, still managing the left knee inflammation that still isn’t 100 percent. But that’s not the only injury the Dodgers superstar is dealing with. After Tuesday night’s game, Ohtani revealed that his right bicep has also been bothering him. That was part of […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:33 AMOhtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps is not 100% in addition to his sore left knee, and both factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar not throwing a bullpen last week. The four-time MVP hasn't pitched in a game since July 3 but has continued to play regularly as the designated hitter for Los Angeles. “My biceps is not 100%,” Ohtani said through a translator Tuesday night while speaking with media for the first time since before the All-Star break.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jul 29, 2026, 10:37 PMDodgers rotation uncertainty keeps Tarik Skubal trade in play, says insider
- MLB•Jul 29, 2026, 10:24 PMTarik Skubal won't speculate on trades: 'Right now, I am a Detroit Tiger'
- MLB•Jul 29, 2026, 10:10 PMDodgers Keep Same Players, Change Batting Order in Bounce Back Opportunity
- MLB•Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 PMGiants Willing to Move Ramos as Trade Interest Builds
- MLB•Jul 29, 2026, 9:43 PMMets Would Reportedly 'Love' To Trade Francisco Lindor
- MLB•Jul 29, 2026, 9:39 PMCarson Benge helps Mets take series from Braves with Game 1 doubleheader win
