Shohei Ohtani progresses towards return to Dodgers rotation
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in over three weeks on August 14, 2026, as part of his recovery from a left knee injury. The session occurred before the Dodgers faced the Milwaukee Brewers. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to this injury, which had initially affected him in mid-June. After a setback following a bullpen session on July 22, Ohtani returned to pregame catch play last week. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani's successful bullpen session is a positive step towards a return to the mound, with several sessions needed before facing live batters.
- •Ohtani's bullpen session was his first since July 3.
- •He is recovering from a left knee injury sustained in mid-June.
- •Ohtani resumed throwing activities after a two-week shutdown.
- •Manager Roberts expects Ohtani to need more bullpen sessions before live batting practice.
- •A return to game action is anticipated later in the season.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani comes out of his bullpen session without issues and will throw another
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as pitching progression ramps up
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani takes important step in his push to return to Dodgers' rotation
- 12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani takes massive step in process to rejoin Dodgers rotation
"Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session following a successful outing on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar works his way back from a left knee injury that has kept him from pitching since July 3. If Ohtani makes it through that workout without issue, he would likely progress to throwing batting practice, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Ohtani threw before the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
"Shohei Ohtani threw 34 pitches off a bullpen mound before Friday's game against Milwaukee as the Dodgers' star works toward returning to the rotation.
"Shohei Ohtani has taken the biggest step yet (or, at least, as of late) in his process to return as a pitcher from an ongoing left knee injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:00 PMShohei Ohtani comes out of his bullpen session without issues and will throw another
Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session following a successful outing on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar works his way back from a left knee injury that has kept him from pitching since July 3. If Ohtani makes it through that workout without issue, he would likely progress to throwing batting practice, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Ohtani threw before the Dodgers' 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:47 AMShohei Ohtani throws bullpen session as pitching progression ramps up
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is ramping up his throwing program after playing catch regularly over the past week.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:39 AMShohei Ohtani takes important step in his push to return to Dodgers' rotation
Shohei Ohtani threw 34 pitches off a bullpen mound before Friday's game against Milwaukee as the Dodgers' star works toward returning to the rotation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:21 AMShohei Ohtani takes massive step in process to rejoin Dodgers rotation
Shohei Ohtani has taken the biggest step yet (or, at least, as of late) in his process to return as a pitcher from an ongoing left knee injury.
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