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Ohtani Could Return to Pitching During September Homestand

8/26/2026

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Ohtani Return

Shohei Ohtani may return to the mound during the September 1-9 homestand.
Dave Roberts said Ohtani felt ready after a 30-pitch live batting practice on August 22.
Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session in Atlanta this week before the Dodgers set his rotation role.
He could pitch on August 30 against Detroit or later in the September homestand.

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Ohtani MVP Race

Shohei Ohtani's two-way performance positions him for a potential fourth straight MVP award.
He posted a 1.79 ERA with a 95-26 strikeout-walk ratio in 2026.
As a designated hitter he hit .288 with 30 homers and 80 RBIs.
He leads the National League with a 159 OPS+, the season’s highest.
He trails Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong in WAR, 6.9 to 7.9.

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Ohtani Return

Shohei Ohtani may return to the mound during the September 1-9 homestand.
Dave Roberts said Ohtani felt ready after a 30-pitch live batting practice on August 22.
Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session in Atlanta this week before the Dodgers set his rotation role.
He could pitch on August 30 against Detroit or later in the September homestand.

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