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Dodgers Halt Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Ramp-Up After Biceps and Knee Setbacks

The team has adopted a cautious plan to preserve his two-way value for the postseason.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Dodgers player Ohtani wearing a helmet and blue jersey, Image 2 shows A Dodgers pitcher in uniform mid-throw on the mound during a game, Image 3 shows Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani at bat wearing a blue uniform with the number 17

Overview

  • Ohtani disclosed Tuesday night that his right biceps is “not 100%” in addition to lingering left-knee soreness, and the Dodgers have paused further bullpen sessions with no timetable for his pitching return.
  • A 31-pitch bullpen in Philadelphia produced a negative reaction in both the knee and biceps, which led manager Dave Roberts to stop mound work and delay the stepwise buildup needed for him to make starts again.
  • Despite the pitching pause, Ohtani remains the Dodgers’ everyday designated hitter and delivered a leadoff home run and a 3-for-4 night in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
  • The front office and manager say they have confidence in the club’s pitching depth as Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and reliever Edwin Díaz progress toward returns, and the team’s trade-deadline approach has not materially changed.
  • Ohtani’s situation highlights the challenge of managing a two-way superstar because missing weeks on the mound requires a gradual stamina rebuild and rushing the process could risk his availability in October.