Shohei Ohtani progresses towards return to Dodgers rotation
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:39 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.
- 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 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.
Sources
External links- 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.
Original 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•Aug 15, 2026, 2:28 AMLos Angeles Dodgers vs Kansas City Royals (4-2)
MLB•Aug 15, 2026, 2:28 AMJays' Guerrero leaves game after collision at third
MLB•Aug 15, 2026, 2:28 AMToronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees
BaseballMLB•Aug 15, 2026, 2:12 AMBlue Jays kick off comeback win over Yankees with wild error-filled RBI, finish with Alejandro Kirk homer
MLB•Aug 15, 2026, 2:10 AMLos Angeles Dodgers Demote 3-Year Pitcher Before Brewers Game
MLB•Aug 15, 2026, 1:52 AMKirk homers and drives in 2, Guerrero leaves injured as Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-1