Dodgers Weigh Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Role in October Postseason

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts considers whether Shohei Ohtani can pitch in October without compromising his offense.

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Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on September 4, 2026, marking his first absence since July 30, 2026, due to day-to-day ailments. ^[1] The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday that Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman will miss the upcoming series against the Washington Nationals. ^[2] Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani's offensive value is hugely important and the team cannot compromise his hitting in any fashion. ^[3] Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3, 2026, and his last bullpen session on September 1, 2026, was cut short due to lingering soreness in his left knee and right bicep. ^[4] Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a concerning decision regarding superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of the matchup. ^[5] The Washington Nationals are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series starting Friday, September 4, 2026. ^[6] On his start days in 2026, Ohtani slashed .250/.372/.500, whereas on all other days he has slashed .288/.383/.542. ^[7] The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to stifle a surging Washington Nationals squad to keep pace in the high-stakes race for baseball's best overall record. ^[8]

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Shohei Ohtani was held out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on September 4, 2026, marking his first absence since July 30, 2026, due to day-to-day ailments. · ESPN

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday that Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman will miss the upcoming series against the Washington Nationals. · Yahoo! Sports

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani's offensive value is hugely important and the team cannot compromise his hitting in any fashion. · ESPN

Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3, 2026, and his last bullpen session on September 1, 2026, was cut short due to lingering soreness in his left knee and right bicep. · ESPN

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made a concerning decision regarding superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of the matchup. · Yahoo! Sports

The Washington Nationals are hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series starting Friday, September 4, 2026. · Yahoo! Sports

On his start days in 2026, Ohtani slashed .250/.372/.500, whereas on all other days he has slashed .288/.383/.542. · ESPN

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to stifle a surging Washington Nationals squad to keep pace in the high-stakes race for baseball's best overall record. · Yahoo! Sports

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