Shohei Ohtani rests as Dodgers manage knee soreness in lineup
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Shohei Ohtani did not play for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday due to lingering soreness in his left knee. Manager Dave Roberts stated that the decision to rest Ohtani was driven by the training staff, despite the player wanting to participate. Ohtani reported renewed soreness following Wednesday's game and has been managing various physical issues throughout the season. He continues to be available for pinch-hitting duties and is expected to return to the lineup on Friday. The Dodgers are taking a cautious approach as they head into the season's final stretch.
- •Ohtani reported knee soreness after Wednesday's game.
- •He has not pitched since July 3 due to injuries.
- •Dodgers expect Ohtani to return to the lineup Friday.
- •The decision reflects a cautious management approach.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup with nagging knee trouble
- 2:41 AMESPN — Ohtani (knee) out vs. M's; Dodgers cite precaution
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani day off due to knee soreness
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers pull Shohei Ohtani from lineup as knee problem sparks new concerns
"Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday because of lingering discomfort in his left knee, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.He had remained in the Dodgers' batting lineup, however, with the team saying the knee was only a problem when he pitches.
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with knee ailment, will not start in the team's series finale against the Seattle Mariners.
"The two-way superstar wanted to play against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts said, but it was the team’s decision to rest him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:21 AMOhtani out of Dodgers lineup with nagging knee trouble
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday because of lingering discomfort in his left knee, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.He had remained in the Dodgers' batting lineup, however, with the team saying the knee was only a problem when he pitches.
- ESPNJul 31, 2026, 2:41 AMOhtani (knee) out vs. M's; Dodgers cite precaution
Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Thursday because of lingering soreness in his left knee.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:18 AMDodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness
The two-way superstar wanted to play against the Seattle Mariners, manager Dave Roberts said, but it was the team’s decision to rest him.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:22 AMDodgers give Shohei Ohtani day off due to knee soreness
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani wanted to be in the lineup Thursday afternoon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:09 AMDodgers pull Shohei Ohtani from lineup as knee problem sparks new concerns
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with knee ailment, will not start in the team's series finale against the Seattle Mariners.
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