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Dodgers Pull Ohtani from Rotation, Out Until October

7/25/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers removed Shohei Ohtani from the rotation for Wednesday’s game.
Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will not pitch on the trip, will not return before October, and that knee inflammation makes his comeback dependent on feeling.
He has not pitched since July 3 and is batting .283 with 22 homers.
The Dodgers listed rehab work for Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, Tyler Glasnow and Will Smith.

History

Historical Context

After trading for ace Curt Schilling in the 2003 off-season, the Boston Red Sox, led by new manager Terry Francona, entered the 2004 postseason with a 98-64 record. Despite a torn ankle tendon, Schilling pitched Game 6, helping Boston overturn a 3-0 ALCS deficit and end an 86-year World Series drought, famously breaking the “Curse of the Bambino.”

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers removed Shohei Ohtani from the rotation for Wednesday’s game.
Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani will not pitch on the trip, will not return before October, and that knee inflammation makes his comeback dependent on feeling.
He has not pitched since July 3 and is batting .283 with 22 homers.
The Dodgers listed rehab work for Blake Snell, Edwin Díaz, Tyler Glasnow and Will Smith.

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