Shohei Ohtani Expected to Pitch Again This Season, but Dodgers in No Rush
Shohei Ohtani’s knee and biceps issues led the Dodgers to stop his throwing program after a 31-pitch bullpen session.
- On Tuesday, July 28 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 10th leadoff home run in a 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners, finishing 3 for 4 despite managing lingering knee and biceps injuries.
- Persistent knee soreness has sidelined the two-way star from the mound since July 3, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts halted his pitching ramp-up to mitigate the impact of the knee injury on his arm.
- Manager Roberts explained the team stopped throwing sessions to "take care of the knee" and avoid forcing velocity with an arm that is "not 100 percent," prioritizing long-term health.
- Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Ohtani confirmed his biceps is "not 100 percent" and acknowledged the team is taking a cautious approach with the postseason still months away.
- His 31-pitch bullpen session last Wednesday remains his only recent throwing work, though Roberts said it is "highly unlikely" he will pitch soon without a necessary buildup process.
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Ohtani’s pitching injuries persisting
Shohei Ohtani said his right biceps is not 100 percent in addition to his sore left knee, and those factored into the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar decision not to practice pitching last week.The four-time MVP has not pitched in a game since July 3, but has continued to play regularly as th
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