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Ohtani Misses Thursday, Knee Soreness; Returns Friday

7/31/2026

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Ohtani missed Thursday’s lineup because of left-knee soreness.
Manager Dave Roberts called the move precautionary and said Ohtani should return Friday.
Roberts said the irritation stemmed from Ohtani’s base running, not his pitching.
He last pitched on July 3, throwing 110 pitches before a right-biceps tweak.
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman remains confident Ohtani will pitch this season despite not being 100 % healthy.

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Ohtani missed Thursday’s lineup because of left-knee soreness.
Manager Dave Roberts called the move precautionary and said Ohtani should return Friday.
Roberts said the irritation stemmed from Ohtani’s base running, not his pitching.
He last pitched on July 3, throwing 110 pitches before a right-biceps tweak.
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman remains confident Ohtani will pitch this season despite not being 100 % healthy.