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Shohei Ohtani's Potential Pitching Return Date Revealed

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Newest development Aug 23, 2026 · 2 reportsDodgers Ready for Shohei Ohtani's Return, Move 7-1 Starter to Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could return to the rotation by the end of the week.

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  1. Shohei Ohtani’s return as Dodgers pitcher could happen sooner than expected

    Headline from New York Post ·

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    Dodgers Ready for Shohei Ohtani's Return, Move 7-1 Starter to Bullpen

    Headline from Newsweek ·

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani’s latest step back toward the Dodgers’ mound (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice

  2. New York Post

    Dodgers stars notice major Shohei Ohtani mental shift as pitching return looms (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Dodgers stars Mookie Betts and Miguel Rojas say Shohei Ohtani is in a happier headspace as he prepares to return to pitching after a knee injury.

  3. West Hawaii Today

    Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani takes major step toward pitching return (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    LOS ANGELES — While thousands of fans lined up outside the stadium hours before game time to make sure they got his bobblehead Saturday, Shohei Ohtani took the mound again in a significant step toward returning to two-way player status.

  4. New York Post

    Shohei Ohtani’s return as Dodgers pitcher could happen sooner than expected (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Following a prolonged absence from the Dodgers’ starting rotation because of a lingering injury to his left knee, Shohei Ohtani is finally nearing the end of his recovery process as a pitcher. And suddenly, as manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday, the two-way star’s return to the mound could happen s…

  5. Newsweek

    Dodgers Ready for Shohei Ohtani's Return, Move 7-1 Starter to Bullpen (opens Newsweek)

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    As Dodgers welcome at least one — possibly two — starters back to their rotation, a veteran with a 3.76 ERA moves to the bullpen.

  6. New York Post

    Shohei Ohtani has new pitching outlook as Dodgers change plans (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    When the postseason starts, Shohei Ohtani could be more than an opener. He could be a full-fledged starting pitcher. “In theory, yes,” manager Dave Roberts said. Imagine: Ohtani pitching for the Dodgers in the World Series. Only this time, he wins.

  7. Newsweek

    Shohei Ohtani's Potential Pitching Return Date Revealed (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani could return to the rotation by the end of the week.

  8. New York Post

    Shohei Ohtani could pitch for Dodgers as soon as Sunday in thrilling twist (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The right-hander hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since July 3.

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