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MLB·INJURY·August 31, 2026 11:34 AM ET

Ohtani’s pitching return delayed again

No date is set for his next mound appearance

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read
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What happened: Shohei Ohtani’s pitching plans are on pause as he manages left knee and right biceps soreness. Dave Roberts said Ohtani will not pitch Tuesday after also missing a planned Sunday return.

Why it matters: The delay leaves the Dodgers without a timetable for his return to the mound late in the regular season. Roberts said the club still expects Ohtani to pitch again this season.

By the numbers: Ohtani last pitched July 3; he had gone 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts.

What to watch: The Dodgers will determine Ohtani’s next pitching step after further discussions in Los Angeles.

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