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Shohei Ohtani will continue his pitching progression as planned, the Dodgers confirmed, despite suffering a fresh setback in his rehabilitation timeline, per Jack Harris at the New York Post. The team remains committed to bringing the two-way star back to the mound down the stretch.

Ohtani has been working his way back from shoulder surgery and has not pitched this season. His return remains a crucial piece of the Dodgers’ October puzzle — having him available as a pitcher, even in a limited capacity, could reshape the rotation depth for the postseason. The setback marks another bump in what has been an uneven recovery process, but the organization is signaling they won’t abandon the timeline.

This matters for October. Every arm counts, and Ohtani at even partial strength gives us options we don’t otherwise have. The willingness to stick with the plan, rather than shut him down entirely, suggests the front office still believes there’s enough time to get him ready.

Source(s): Jack Harris (New York Post) | First reported: September 2, 2026 1:26 AM UTC

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