Shohei Ohtani set to throw bullpen session next week for Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:04 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to throw a bullpen session next week as he continues to recover from a knee injury that has kept him from pitching since June 22. While he has remained in the Dodgers' lineup as a hitter, reports indicate that his progress is positive for a potential return to the mound. Ohtani noted he feels improvement day by day but is cautious about rushing the recovery process. Blake Snell is expected to return to the mound soon, and the Dodgers are aiming to have their pitching rotation fully intact by mid-September.
- •Ohtani last pitched on June 22 due to a knee injury.
- •He will throw a bullpen session next week to gauge recovery.
- •Blake Snell is set to make his return start soon.
- •Dodgers hope to have a full rotation by mid-September.
- •Ohtani is still hitting while recovering from injuries.
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Major Injury Update Emerges on Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Status: Report
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most talented pitching rotations in MLB.However, they haven’t stayed fully healthy all season. While they welcomed Tarik Skubal into the group over the last week, they’re still without Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell.On a positive note, Snell is set to make his return start on […] The post Major Injury Update Emerges on Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Status: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
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