Shohei Ohtani's Knee Regression Forces Dodgers to Halt Pitching Return

Shohei Ohtani left knee regression Dodgers bullpen session Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani skipped a scheduled bullpen session on July 25 after his left knee showed regression, prompting manager Dave Roberts to announce that Ohtani will not pitch again until both player and staff are 100 % confident of his health. The two‑way MVP has not taken the mound since July 3, when he last started against the San Diego Padres. He received an Orthovisc lubricant injection before the All‑Star break, but the irritation persists, though it does not affect his hitting. Ohtani continues to appear in the lineup as a designated hitter, batting .286 with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs. The Dodgers, leading the NL West with a 66‑38 record and an 11‑game lead, are proceeding cautiously with their most valuable player.

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Dave Roberts · Los Angeles Dodgers · Major League Baseball · National League · National League West · New York Mets · Orthovisc · Shohei Ohtani

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[● 12 SOURCES] Dave Roberts said the team will not let Ohtani pitch until he and the staff are 100 % confident he is ready. www.japantimes.co.jp · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · worldbaseball.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani skipped a scheduled bullpen session on July 25 due to regression in his left knee. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Roberts indicated hitting and running have not affected Ohtani's knee. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · +4 more
[DISPUTED] Ohtani is batting .286 with 22 home runs and 61 RBIs. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · +4 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Ohtani received a lubricant (Orthovisc) injection in his left knee before the All‑Star break. srnnews.com · worldbaseball.com · www.essentiallysports.com · www.foxsports.com · www.si.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Ohtani's pitching stats this season are 8‑2 record, 1.79 ERA, 95 strikeouts in 85 2/3 innings. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · +4 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani has not pitched since July 3, 2026. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · +4 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani skipped a scheduled bullpen session on July 25, 2026 due to regression in his left knee. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · www.ltsports.com.tw · srnnews.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The Dodgers keep Ohtani in the lineup as a designated hitter despite his knee injury. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · srnnews.com · worldbaseball.com · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Dave Roberts said Ohtani will not pitch again until he feels 100 % confident and the staff is also confident. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · srnnews.com · worldbaseball.com · +3 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani skipped a scheduled bullpen session on July 25‑26 due to regression in his left knee. www.japantimes.co.jp · www.tag24.com · time.news · srnnews.com · worldbaseball.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ohtani’s injury has slightly altered the National League MVP race.