Ohtani's Pitching Schedule Adjusted Following Knee Setback
WHO:
NY Post - Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way star, is involved in the injury saga.
MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts is overseeing Ohtani's recovery.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Ohtani had a 31-pitch bullpen session earlier in the week before experiencing "regression" with his left knee, leading to the postponement of a subsequent session.
MLB.com - Manager Roberts stated, “Just doesn’t feel 100%, because I think that the last ‘pen that he had, there was a little bit of regression.”
MLB Trade Rumors - Ohtani has been sidelined since early July with right knee inflammation and had an injection in the area over the All-Star break.
MLB Trade Rumors - Ohtani has a .760 OPS in July, which is considered disappointing for a four-time MVP.
MLB Trade Rumors - Ohtani has a pristine 1.79 ERA through 14 starts and has completed at least six innings in all but one appearance this season.
NY Post - Ohtani postponed a bullpen session scheduled for Saturday due to lingering issues with his left knee.
MLB.com - Ohtani entered Saturday with a slash line of .286/.392/.527 with 22 homers and 61 RBIs.
MLB.com - Manager Roberts stated, “Not having him make these last two starts is a bummer for everyone – for him, especially.”
NY Post - Ohtani did not throw a bullpen session as expected due to a "regression" with his left knee.
MLB.com - Ohtani had previously thrown 30 pitches in a bullpen session in Philadelphia.
MLB.com - Ohtani has a record of 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA in 85 2/3 innings this season.
MLB.com - Manager Roberts indicated that Ohtani will not pitch against the Seattle Mariners.
WHERE:
NY Post - The events are taking place in New York and Los Angeles.
MLB.com - The bullpen session was scheduled at Citi Field.
WHEN:
MLB.com - The Dodgers are set to return home for a series against the Mariners starting Tuesday.
WHY:
MLB.com - Roberts emphasized the importance of ensuring Ohtani's arm is ready for October, indicating there is no rush to return him to the mound.
HOW:
MLB.com - Roberts mentioned that hitting and running the bases do not affect Ohtani’s knee, as he attempted to stretch a double into a triple in the fifth inning of Friday’s game but was thrown out.
MLB.com - Ohtani's recovery process involves daily conversations and assessments regarding his condition and readiness to pitch.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 05:54 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani has faced some setbacks with his left knee, leading to the postponement of a bullpen session after he experienced "regression." Manager Roberts noted that Ohtani just doesn’t feel 100%, which comes after he has been sidelined since early July due to right knee inflammation. Despite these challenges, Ohtani boasts an impressive 1.79 ERA through 14 starts this season, although his .760 OPS in July is seen as disappointing for a four-time MVP.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 02:49 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani has postponed a bullpen session that was set for Saturday due to ongoing issues with his left knee. As of now, he boasts an impressive slash line of .286/.392/.527, with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs this season. Manager Roberts expressed disappointment, stating that not having Ohtani make these last two starts is a bummer for everyone, especially for Ohtani himself, although he noted that hitting and running the bases do not seem to affect the knee.
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 00:14 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' two-way star, is currently facing an injury setback that has delayed his expected bullpen session due to a "regression" with his left knee, as reported by the New York Post. Manager Dave Roberts is closely overseeing Ohtani's recovery, emphasizing the importance of ensuring his arm is ready for October, which means he will not pitch against the Seattle Mariners when the Dodgers return home for their series starting Tuesday. Ohtani has an impressive record of eight wins and two losses with a 1.79 ERA in 85 and two-thirds innings this season, and his recovery process includes daily assessments of his condition.