Shohei Ohtani Missing From Dodgers’ Starting Lineup for Fourth Straight Game
Dave Roberts said Ohtani could rejoin the lineup after four straight missed games, while a knee injury has kept him from pitching since July 3.
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Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Shares Hopes for Shohei Ohtani After Missing Game
If there is one player the Los Angeles Dodgers can’t lose, it’s Shohei Ohtani. However, Ohtani is out once again on Sunday, now having missed four games in a row.The silver lining? There is hope within the Dodgers that Ohtani could return to the lineup on Monday. As Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said ahead of […]
Dodgers optimistic about Monday return for Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 05, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to action in tomorrow's game, but it appears he will not be returning as a pitcher this season. Ohtani has been benched for four consecutive games, but manager Dave Roberts hinted at his return at a pre-game press conference on the 6th (7th Japan time), saying, "If he continues to perform well, I intend to put him in the starting lineup tomorrow (7th)." However, regarding Ohtani's return as a p…
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts held a pre-game press conference to explain Shohei Ohtani's latest condition. Ohtani had batting practice the previous day and has maintained good condition since then. Regarding the symptoms in his knee and biceps, Roberts revealed that "both have calmed down," and if things continue to go smoothly, he is expected to return to the starting lineup tomorrow. On the other hand, he remains off from pitching. Going forwa…
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (32) was left out of the starting lineup for the home game against the Washington Nationals on June 6th (June 7th Japan time). This marks his fourth consecutive game without a starting spot, a new record since joining the team...
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