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Ohtani Returns, But Dodgers Say Pitching Likely Ends

9/8/2026

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  • Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers’ lineup on Monday after a four-day absence.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani has neck soreness, right-arm discomfort, and knee and biceps issues when pitching.
  • He has not thrown a baseball since a 20-pitch bullpen session on Aug. 28, 15 days ago.
  • Roberts said pitching remains possible but increasingly unlikely.
  • The Dodgers want Ohtani to focus on hitting to snap a 7-for-51 slump.