Shohei Ohtani’s Likely Pitching Shutdown Forces Dodgers to Rethink October

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani reveals ‘no chance’ he pitches in playoff run

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani has arm and knee problems that have affected him at the plate and on the mound, with only one real path forward.

A Blow for the Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch Again in 2026. What's Going On with the Player?

The Japanese player acknowledged that he most likely won't return to the mound this season. Physical discomfort has forced the Los Angeles team to prioritize his recovery, while the star will continue to contribute at the plate.

Shohei Ohtani’s likely pitching shutdown forces Dodgers to rethink October

Shohei Ohtani’s likely pitching shutdown forces the Dodgers to rebuild their postseason rotation while protecting his impact at the plate.

Shohei Ohtani 'focusing on hitting,' unlikely to pitch again in 2026

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers lineup after a four-day absence, but the two-way star admitted that he most likely will not pitch again in 2026.