Dodgers remain undecided on Shohei Ohtani pitching again this season

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani feels good but won't commit to his next start.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season. ^[1] Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after an 8-6 loss in 10 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals that he saw Shohei Ohtani, a four-time MVP, visibly ailing at the plate when he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. ^[2] The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on Thursday due to injury concerns. ^[3] Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on 2026-09-02 that Ohtani feels good and that he hasn't heard otherwise about his arm or knee. ^[4] Roberts said on 2026-09-02 that until he sees Ohtani throw another bullpen he won't know the next step in his pitching progression, and that it's possible Ohtani won't pitch again this season. ^[5] Shohei Ohtani hasn't pitched in a game since 2026-07-03 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. ^[6] Dave Roberts said on September 3, 2026 that it is an option that Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again this season. ^[7]

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The Los Angeles Dodgers remain uncertain whether designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will pitch again this season. · Winnipeg Free Press

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after an 8-6 loss in 10 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals that he saw Shohei Ohtani, a four-time MVP, visibly ailing at the plate when he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. · ESPN

The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on Thursday due to injury concerns. · Yahoo! Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on 2026-09-02 that Ohtani feels good and that he hasn't heard otherwise about his arm or knee. · Winnipeg Free Press

Roberts said on 2026-09-02 that until he sees Ohtani throw another bullpen he won't know the next step in his pitching progression, and that it's possible Ohtani won't pitch again this season. · Winnipeg Free Press

Shohei Ohtani hasn't pitched in a game since 2026-07-03 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. · Winnipeg Free Press

Dave Roberts said on September 3, 2026 that it is an option that Shohei Ohtani might not pitch again this season. · ESPN

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