Dodgers still have no timetable for Ohtani’s pitching return
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season after lingering left-knee and right-biceps pain kept him out of games following his July 3 appearance.[3] Ohtani completed a 20-pitch bullpen session but was subsequently scratched from a potential start in…
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season after lingering left-knee and right-biceps pain kept him out of games following his July 3 appearance.[3] Ohtani completed a 20-pitch bullpen session but was subsequently scratched from a potential start in Detroit, although manager Dave Roberts said the player currently reports feeling physically good.[3]
Why it matters: The Dodgers value Ohtani’s innings but are weighing them against the possibility that pitching could affect his health or offensive performance, leaving the club unwilling to impose a definitive return deadline.[3]
Key insights: Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 because of left-knee and right-biceps issues.[3] | His latest documented throwing work was a 20-pitch bullpen session.[3] | Roberts said any innings Ohtani provides would add value, but protecting his health and hitting remains part of the calculation.[3]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: Ohtani reports feeling good, but the Dodgers still cannot say whether he will pitch again this season.[3] | Why now: A completed bullpen session did not lead to the contemplated Detroit start, maintaining uncertainty over his readiness.[3] | Watch next: Watch for another bullpen session, a scheduled game start or a Dodgers decision to end Ohtani’s pitching buildup for the season.[3]
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season after lingering left-knee and right-biceps pain kept him out of games following his July 3 appearance.[3] Ohtani completed a 20-pitch bullpen session but was subsequently scratched from a potential start in Detroit, although manager Dave Roberts said the player currently reports feeling physically good.[3]
Why it matters: The Dodgers value Ohtani’s innings but are weighing them against the possibility that pitching could affect his health or offensive performance, leaving the club unwilling to impose a definitive return deadline.[3]
Key insights: Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 because of left-knee and right-biceps issues.[3] | His latest documented throwing work was a 20-pitch bullpen session.[3] | Roberts said any innings Ohtani provides would add value, but protecting his health and hitting remains part of the calculation.[3]
Cheatsheet facts: What changed: Ohtani reports feeling good, but the Dodgers still cannot say whether he will pitch again this season.[3] | Why now: A completed bullpen session did not lead to the contemplated Detroit start, maintaining uncertainty over his readiness.[3] | Watch next: Watch for another bullpen session, a scheduled game start or a Dodgers decision to end Ohtani’s pitching buildup for the season.[3]