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Dodgers Rule Out Shohei Ohtani Pitching Rest of Season

9/8/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani will not pitch again this season.
Ohtani has missed pitching since July 3 because of left-knee, right-biceps, and neck issues.
Manager Dave Roberts said a four-day no-throwing break aided his recovery.
He may return Monday as designated hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Dodgers’ deep rotation, featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, lets them skip his pitching.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani will not pitch again this season.
Ohtani has missed pitching since July 3 because of left-knee, right-biceps, and neck issues.
Manager Dave Roberts said a four-day no-throwing break aided his recovery.
He may return Monday as designated hitter against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Dodgers’ deep rotation, featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow, lets them skip his pitching.