Overview
- Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that Ohtani will not pitch in the Dodgers’ scheduled Sunday game against the Detroit Tigers after reporting he was “not 100%” following a shortened 20‑pitch bullpen session on Friday.
- The decision removes a planned one‑inning opener role and gives right‑hander Tyler Glasnow the start that Ohtani would have either opened or followed.
- Dodgers staff cited ongoing left‑knee inflammation and lingering right‑biceps discomfort as the medical concerns that prompted a cautious approach to throwing.
- The club has not ruled out shutting Ohtani down as a pitcher for the rest of the season and will re‑evaluate his readiness back in Los Angeles before setting a new timeline.
- With the rotation bolstered by returns and additions such as Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers say they can protect Ohtani’s offensive availability even if his mound comeback is delayed, but a later pitching return would reduce the innings he can build before the postseason.