LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP as they close in on their 13th NL West title in 14 years.
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Shohei Ohtani’s surprising news raises more questions about health, Dodgers’ three-peat chances
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season
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Dodgers sit Shohei Ohtani to ‘build him up slowly’ after 2-strikeout return
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A sudden IL stint for Shohei Ohtani, and an unusual Double-A call-up to fill his spot
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Josue De Paula’s Power Bat Replaces Injured Shohei Ohtani For Dodgers
Another day, another game with Shohei Ohtani out of the Dodgers’ lineup. Just like on Thursday, Ohtani was out of the team’s batting order on Friday as he continues to manage knee and biceps injuries. Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reacts after taking a strike during the 10th inning of a basebal…
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sent a text message to Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night informing him that he wasn’t going to be in the lineup Thursday in the series finale against the Cardinals.
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
On the bright side, the Dodgers aren’t forcing Shohei Ohtani back on the field before he is ready. On the other, well, they don’t have Ohtani for at least another game. Ohtani was kept out of the Dodgers’ lineup again on Sunday, extending the two-way player’s absence to four games.
Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan is to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Cincinnati Reds
Shohei Ohtani has missed four straight games for the Dodgers as he tries to heal his ailing left knee and right biceps as he hopes to avoid a trip to the injured list.
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani could return to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as soon as today, manager Dave Roberts said, but time is running out for Ohtani to make what Roberts called an “unlikely” return to a big-league mound in 2026.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after striking out as during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The weeklong wait is over. Shohei Ohtani is back in the Dodgers’ lineup. After Ohtani missed each of the team’s last four games while managing ongoing injuries to his left knee and right biceps, the two-way star was back in his customary leadoff spot as the club’s designated hitter for Monday’s seri…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to the Dodgers’ lineup was unexpectedly short-lived. After missing four games over the last week while managing ongoing left knee and right arm injuries, Ohtani was back in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Monday’s series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
LOS ANGELES — One day after returning, Shohei Ohtani is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup again as he and the organization continue to attempt to balance his health limitations.
On Tuesday night, Dave Roberts was definitive when asked about Shohei Ohtani’s status for Wednesday: “He’ll be in the lineup tomorrow.” But, when the team’s lineup dropped Wednesday afternoon, the two-way star was yet again nowhere to be found.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup for sixth time in seven games on Wednesday night after the two-way superstar felt something in his right arm during a swing two days earlier.
With injuries suddenly mounting with their big-league lineup, the Dodgers are turning to one of the best prospects in the sport to help bolster their offense. Outfield slugger Josue De Paula is being called up directly from double-A, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed Wednesday.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP as they close in on their 13th NL West title in 14 years.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP as they close in on their 13th NL West title in 14 years.
