Shohei Ohtani misses fourth consecutive Dodgers game with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers excluded Shohei Ohtani from their lineup for the fourth straight game ahead of the series finale against the Washington Nationals. Ohtani is dealing with ongoing bicep and knee injuries that have hampered his availability. While manager Dave Roberts indicated that the two-way player has shown improved demeanor recently, Ohtani has not pitched since early July and now struggles with physical discomfort during plate appearances. Roberts stated the team is avoiding a stint on the injured list for now in hopes of a quicker return. The Dodgers currently hold a two-game lead in the three-game series against the Nationals. The team continues to navigate roster depth concerns as they prepare for the postseason.
- •Shohei Ohtani has missed four consecutive games due to knee and bicep injuries.
- •The Dodgers have won the first two games of their series against the Washington Nationals.
- •Manager Dave Roberts is attempting to avoid placing Ohtani on the 15-day injured list.
- •Ohtani has not pitched for the Dodgers since July 3 due to persistent physical issues.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Move During Nationals Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting ready for the finale of a three-game series with the Washington Nationals.Los Angeles has taken the first two games of the series, with the offense coming to life a little. This has been one of the bigger problems for the Dodgers in recent weeks, with the team showing massive […] The post Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Move During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Sources
External linksOriginal 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•Sep 7, 2026, 2:41 AMShohei Ohtani might return to Dodgers' lineup soon, but will he pitch again?
MLB•Sep 7, 2026, 2:39 AMHouston Astros Add 3-Year MLB Player After Diamondbacks Series
MLB•Sep 7, 2026, 2:36 AMCubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong strengthens NL MVP candidacy with 40th home run
MLB•Sep 7, 2026, 2:10 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Cut 5-Year MLB Player During Nationals Series
MLB•Sep 7, 2026, 2:06 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Change During Nationals Series
MLB•Sep 7, 2026, 1:54 AMDodgers vs. Nationals game chat