Shohei Ohtani sidelined from pitching due to left knee irritation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers for an undisclosed period due to left knee irritation. He received a lubricant injection in the knee prior to the All-Star break but experienced discomfort while playing catch over the weekend. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani has no pain when hitting and is currently serving as the designated hitter. The team has opted to delay any bullpen sessions to allow for recovery, with Roberts stating, 'It’s not going to be a day-to-day thing.' Ohtani has not pitched since July 3, creating uncertainty about his return to the mound.
- •Ohtani hasn't pitched since July 3.
- •He received a lubricant injection before the All-Star break.
- •Dodgers manager states recovery will take time.
- •Ohtani continues to hit without pain.
- •Uncertainty remains regarding his return to pitching.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — “$700 Million DH”; “Only Going To Get Worse” – Fans React as Shohei Ohtani’s Knee Injury Forces Pitching Shutdown
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for ‘some time’ because of left knee irritation
"As Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani continues to manage his knee injury, the organization announced that he will be temporarily shut down from pitching to prevent further injury. Nonetheless, this will not affect his hitting ability, as Ohtani will remain in the lineup as the designated hitter.
"The four-time MVP hasn’t pitched since July 3, and it’s unclear when he might return to the mound.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:30 PM“$700 Million DH”; “Only Going To Get Worse” – Fans React as Shohei Ohtani’s Knee Injury Forces Pitching Shutdown
As Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani continues to manage his knee injury, the organization announced that he will be temporarily shut down from pitching to prevent further injury. Nonetheless, this will not affect his hitting ability, as Ohtani will remain in the lineup as the designated hitter.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 4:26 PMDodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for ‘some time’ because of left knee irritation
The four-time MVP hasn’t pitched since July 3, and it’s unclear when he might return to the mound.
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