Shohei Ohtani's return to mound for Dodgers in doubt amid knee issue
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Shohei Ohtani's availability to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers is uncertain following a left knee and bicep injury. Team officials reported he is still experiencing discomfort after recent bullpen sessions. Ohtani's anticipated return to the rotation on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers is now in question, with indications that he may only pitch one inning. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani is not 100%, and the team may take a cautious approach as the postseason approaches. Ohtani's health is crucial for the Dodgers as he boasts a 1.79 ERA this season.
- •Ohtani has not pitched since early July due to injury issues.
- •He is still contributing offensively despite his pitching difficulties.
- •Dodgers management may limit him to one inning if he pitches Sunday.
- •A cautious approach is advised to prevent further injury.
- •Ohtani has a 1.79 ERA this season prior to his injuries.
- 9:57 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Shohei Ohtani Will Not Pitch Sunday; Dodgers Determining Next Steps - MLB Trade Rumors
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Return Canceled After Troubling Arm, Knee Update
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers get worrying Shohei Ohtani pitching update amid lingering injury issue
- 3:52 PMNew York Post — Dodgers reveal troubling Shohei Ohtani update, leaving pitching return unclear - New York Post
"DETROIT –– Shohei Ohtani appears unlikely to make his pitching return with the Dodgers on Sunday, as had been increasingly expected earlier this week, after reporting to the team’s training staff t…
"The Los Angeles Dodgers will not be getting Shohei Ohtani back on the mound on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts.
"Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound is not imminent. Read more at MLBTR.
Sources
External links- MLB Trade RumorsAug 29, 2026, 9:57 PMShohei Ohtani Will Not Pitch Sunday; Dodgers Determining Next Steps - MLB Trade Rumors
Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound is not imminent. Read more at MLBTR.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 9:08 PMShohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Return Canceled After Troubling Arm, Knee Update
The Los Angeles Dodgers will not be getting Shohei Ohtani back on the mound on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:13 PMDodgers get worrying Shohei Ohtani pitching update amid lingering injury issue
This is not good news for the Dodgers with Ohtani's return to the mound.
- New York PostAug 29, 2026, 3:52 PMDodgers reveal troubling Shohei Ohtani update, leaving pitching return unclear - New York Post
DETROIT –– Shohei Ohtani appears unlikely to make his pitching return with the Dodgers on Sunday, as had been increasingly expected earlier this week, after reporting to the team’s training staff t…
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