Shohei Ohtani not rushing return to mound amid knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has not pitched since July 3 due to a knee injury and is not hurrying his recovery. He received a lubricant injection over the All-Star break but has experienced lingering discomfort. Ohtani mentioned that while his knee is improving day by day, he lacks a specific timeline for his return to pitching. The Dodgers possess a strong rotation to support the team during his absence, including the recent addition of Tarik Skubal. The team is hopeful for Ohtani's return before the postseason, which begins in nearly two months.
- •Ohtani has a 1.79 ERA with 95 strikeouts this season.
- •He paused recovery due to ongoing discomfort in his knee.
- •The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal to bolster their pitching rotation.
- •Ohtani missed a recent game on July 30 due to treatment.
- •The Dodgers aim for Ohtani's return before the postseason.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Not Rushing Return to Mound Amid Knee Injury
"Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hasn't pitched since July 3, and isn't planning on rushing his recovery.
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