Shohei Ohtani slated to return to pitching for Dodgers next week
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani may resume pitching during the team's upcoming series against the Braves, starting Tuesday. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to knee inflammation and a biceps issue but has continued as the team's designated hitter. Manager Dave Roberts announced Ohtani will throw another bullpen session this week to determine if he can face hitters or return to game action. The Dodgers hold a 79-51 record and are looking to solidify their postseason position, with Ohtani's dual-role ability seen as a key factor in their strategy.
- •Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to injuries.
- •Dodgers begin series against Braves on August 26.
- •Roberts will evaluate Ohtani's readiness after bullpen session.
- •Los Angeles leads the NL West with a 79-51 record.
- •Ohtani is in contention for another MVP award.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani finally given clear timeline for pitching return as MVP race heats up
- 6:46 PMCBS MLB — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani could return to pitching as soon as next week as MVP race heats up
"Shohei Ohtani is closing in on his return to the mound, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star now expected to pitch in an MLB game during the first week of September. The four-time MVP has not pitched since July 3 after dealing with lingering soreness in his left knee, with a biceps issue also complicating his recovery.
"Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of knee inflammation and then a bicep issue
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:25 PMShohei Ohtani finally given clear timeline for pitching return as MVP race heats up
Shohei Ohtani is closing in on his return to the mound, with the Los Angeles Dodgers star now expected to pitch in an MLB game during the first week of September. The four-time MVP has not pitched since July 3 after dealing with lingering soreness in his left knee, with a biceps issue also complicating his recovery.
- CBS MLBAug 23, 2026, 6:46 PMDodgers' Shohei Ohtani could return to pitching as soon as next week as MVP race heats up
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of knee inflammation and then a bicep issue
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