Shohei Ohtani misses second straight game for Dodgers with ongoing injuries
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Shohei Ohtani remained out of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for a second consecutive day on Friday. The superstar is currently managing injuries to his right biceps, neck, and left knee, which have recently begun to affect his hitting performance. Manager Dave Roberts described Ohtani as more upbeat than in previous months but noted that the team remains uncertain about a potential stint on the injured list. While Ohtani has been sidelined, the team has relied on Tommy Edman to fill the leadoff spot and Alex Call to serve as the designated hitter. The Dodgers, who are currently playing a three-game set against Washington, did not provide a definitive timeline for Ohtani's return to the field. He is batting.279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs so far this season.
- •Shohei Ohtani missed his second straight game on Friday with right biceps, neck, and left knee injuries.
- •Dave Roberts expressed hope for Ohtani's return but could not guarantee he avoids the injured list.
- •Tommy Edman batted leadoff in place of Ohtani against Washington.
- •Alex Call filled the designated hitter position for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- •Ohtani currently maintains a.279 batting average with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani back as DH after 4-day break; pitching plans on hold
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani back as DH after 4-day break; pitching plans on hold
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani sits again as Dodgers star battles lingering biceps, neck and knee issues
"Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup as designated hitter on Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee, right biceps and neck soreness. “Hopefully, we don’t see that wincing we saw a handful of nights ago,” manager Dave Roberts said before the game, referring to Ohtani appearing physically compromised at the plate before his break. “I don’t want to say it’s day-to-day, but I am very curious to see how he comes out of tonight to then make the decision for tomorrow and ensuing days,” Roberts said.
"The injuries were initially delaying Ohtani’s return to pitching, but they’re now affecting his hitting. He’s batting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs.
"The NL West-leading Dodgers won all four games during Ohtani’s absence, including a sweep of the Washington Nationals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:46 AMDodgers’ Shohei Ohtani back as DH after 4-day break; pitching plans on hold
The NL West-leading Dodgers won all four games during Ohtani’s absence, including a sweep of the Washington Nationals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:59 PMDodgers' Shohei Ohtani back as DH after 4-day break; pitching plans on hold
Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup as designated hitter on Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee, right biceps and neck soreness. “Hopefully, we don’t see that wincing we saw a handful of nights ago,” manager Dave Roberts said before the game, referring to Ohtani appearing physically compromised at the plate before his break. “I don’t want to say it’s day-to-day, but I am very curious to see how he comes out of tonight to then make the decision for tomorrow and ensuing days,” Roberts said.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:49 PMShohei Ohtani sits again as Dodgers star battles lingering biceps, neck and knee issues
The injuries were initially delaying Ohtani’s return to pitching, but they’re now affecting his hitting. He’s batting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs.
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