Shohei Ohtani placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers injured list MLB two-way player

Shohei Ohtani has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers due to ongoing physical issues, including soreness in his right biceps, left knee, and neck. Manager Dave Roberts stated that the decision was made to prioritize Ohtani's health for the upcoming postseason, noting that the team had previously attempted to manage his workload on a game-by-game basis.

Ohtani has indicated that he will likely not return to pitching for the remainder of the 2026 season, choosing instead to focus exclusively on hitting to avoid further injury. His last pitching appearance occurred on July 3, 2026. To fill his spot in the lineup, the Dodgers are promoting top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A.

Because Ohtani is a two-way player, the 15-day injury list placement is retroactive to his last appearance, making his earliest potential return approximately September 23. This leaves him with a limited number of regular-season games to regain his offensive rhythm before the playoffs begin.

Entities

Cincinnati Reds · Dave Roberts · Freddie Freeman · Josue De Paula · Los Angeles Dodgers · Major League Baseball · Shohei Ohtani

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[DISPUTED] Shohei Ohtani will likely not return to pitching for the remainder of the season. srnnews.com · www.sportschosun.com · www.ntd.com · fansided.com · xeudeportes.mx · +3 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Freddie Freeman started at designated hitter in Ohtani's absence against the Reds. www.latimes.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Ohtani was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for the fifth time in six games on Tuesday. srnnews.com · www.sportschosun.com · bleacherreport.com · www.latimes.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com · +1 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Ohtani is being rested to build him up slowly following injuries. srnnews.com · www.latimes.com · www.sportschosun.com · bajotecho.com.do · www.excelsior.com.mx
[● 15 SOURCES] Ohtani is managing injuries to his left knee, right biceps, and neck. srnnews.com · www.latimes.com · www.sportschosun.com · www.ntd.com · isplus.com · +8 more
[DISPUTED] Shohei Ohtani will likely not return to pitching for the remainder of the 2026 season. xeudeportes.mx · srnnews.com · www.sportschosun.com · www.ntd.com · isplus.com · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3, 2026. www.ntd.com · srnnews.com · www.sportschosun.com · elfildeo.com · time.news · +1 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Dodgers managed Ohtani's lineup appearances on a game-by-game basis to avoid immediate injury list restrictions. elfildeo.com · bajotecho.com.do · srnnews.com
[DISPUTED] Shohei Ohtani is being placed on the 15-day injured list. www.sportschosun.com · time.news · isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · www.baseballchannel.jp · +6 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Dodgers are promoting top prospect Josue De Paula from Double-A to fill Ohtani's roster spot. time.news · www.kyeonggi.com · dominicanaaldia.com · hoy.com.do
[● 4 SOURCES] Ohtani's 15-day injured list placement is retroactive to his last appearance on Monday. dominicanaaldia.com · isplus.com · www.kyeonggi.com · hoy.com.do