Shohei Ohtani sidelined for another week with knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's anticipated bullpen session has been postponed amid ongoing recovery from left knee inflammation. This marks his third consecutive week without pitching, having last taken the mound on July 3. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Ohtani will not return to pitching until at least next week, emphasizing the importance of his health for the later stages of the season. There remains optimism that Ohtani will pitch again before the end of the year, despite the delays hampering his strong MVP candidacy.
- •Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to left knee irritation.
- •His planned bullpen session was postponed shortly before it was scheduled.
- •Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani will be held out for at least another week.
- •Ohtani has a.754 OPS in 10 games since July 10.
- •The Dodgers remain hopeful Ohtani will return to the mound this season.
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — When will Shohei Ohtani pitch again? Dodgers star receives another negative update on knee injury
"The Sporting News provides the latest on Ohtani's recovery from left knee inflammation.
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