Shohei Ohtani likely stops pitching for the Dodgers this season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Shohei Ohtani announced Monday that he will likely remain a designated hitter for the remainder of the season, effectively ending his pitching appearances for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-way player reported physical discomfort affecting his right biceps, left knee, and neck. Ohtani returned to the lineup Monday, going 0-for-3 with a walk in a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds after missing four games. Manager Dave Roberts stated the club has no set timetable for a return to the mound. The decision forces the organization to finalize its postseason pitching rotation without relying on the possibility of his contributions as a starter. Ohtani recorded an 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA over 14 appearances this season, but the team will now center its rotation around currently healthy pitchers.
- •Shohei Ohtani expects to focus exclusively on hitting for the rest of the season.
- •Physical issues in his bicep, knee, and neck influenced the decision to stop pitching.
- •The Dodgers recorded a 6-3 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.
- •Dave Roberts has not provided a timeline for Ohtani to return to the mound.
- •Ohtani finished the regular season with an 8-2 record and a 1.79 ERA.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — What Will Dodgers Postseason Rotation Look Like Without Shohei Ohtani?
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s likely pitching shutdown forces Dodgers to rethink October
"Shohei Ohtani’s likely pitching shutdown forces the Dodgers to rebuild their postseason rotation while protecting his impact at the plate.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are unlikely to have Shohei Ohtani back on the mound this season
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:10 PMWhat Will Dodgers Postseason Rotation Look Like Without Shohei Ohtani?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are unlikely to have Shohei Ohtani back on the mound this season
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 1:06 PMShohei Ohtani’s likely pitching shutdown forces Dodgers to rethink October
Shohei Ohtani’s likely pitching shutdown forces the Dodgers to rebuild their postseason rotation while protecting his impact at the plate.
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