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Shohei Ohtani‘s pitching return has been pushed back again. The Dodgers are adjusting their plans for his rehab as the regular season enters its final month, per MLB.com. The two-way star continues to deal with knee and bicep issues that have kept him off the mound since late July.

Ohtani has been limited to DH duty since returning to action earlier this month. His ability to impact games at the plate has been a bright spot—the guy can still hit—but getting him back on the bump is crucial for a Dodgers team that needs all the pitching help it can get down the stretch. The longer his recovery takes, the more the team has to lean on its current rotation and bullpen to carry the load.

This is the third adjustment to Ohtani’s pitching timeline in as many weeks. It’s clear the Dodgers aren’t going to rush him back, which makes sense—you don’t risk further damage to a generational talent in late August. But it also means we’re running out of runway for him to get meaningful innings before October. If he doesn’t pitch in September, the team will have to manage without him as a two-way threat in the postseason.

The good news is his bat is available. The bad news is October baseball demands a full arsenal, and right now Ohtani can’t give us that.

Source(s): MLB.com | First reported: August 29, 2026 5:23 PM UTC

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