Shohei Ohtani exits game with biceps injury, misses Saturday’s matchup
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers will not play Saturday after leaving Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres due to a biceps injury. He was taken out in the seventh inning after experiencing discomfort while swinging. Although Ohtani felt optimistic about recovering quickly, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opted for caution. The Dodgers secured a 4-3 victory over the Padres, improving their MLB-best record to 58-31 and extending their lead in the NL West to 14 games. Ohtani’s performance included an 0-for-3 outing at the plate and a strong pitching display with nine strikeouts over six innings.
- •Ohtani exited with a biceps injury during the seventh inning.
- •He reported feeling discomfort while swinging.
- •The Dodgers won against the Padres 4-3 on Friday.
- •Ohtani recorded nine strikeouts in six innings pitched.
- •Los Angeles leads the NL West by 14 games.
- 7:00 AMESPN — Dodgers to hold Ohtani (bicep) out Sat. after exit...
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani to miss Saturday's game after exiting Padres-Dodgers with biceps injury
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a season-high 110 pitches Friday against the Padres before exiting in the seventh inning when his right biceps tightened up on a swing. He will be held out of the lineup Saturday to afford him some extra recovery time.
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team was being safe by keeping Ohtani out of the lineup.
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External links- ESPNJul 4, 2026, 7:00 AMDodgers to hold Ohtani (bicep) out Sat. after exit...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a season-high 110 pitches Friday against the Padres before exiting in the seventh inning when his right biceps tightened up on a swing. He will be held out of the lineup Saturday to afford him some extra recovery time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:15 AMShohei Ohtani to miss Saturday's game after exiting Padres-Dodgers with biceps injury
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team was being safe by keeping Ohtani out of the lineup.
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