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Shohei Ohtani won’t make his pitching return Sunday against Detroit. The left knee and right bicep issues that have sidelined him continue to linger, forcing the Dodgers to hold him out of the series finale at Comerica Park. Tyler Glasnow will start instead, per dodgerblue.com.

Ohtani did throw live batting practice, a small step forward in his progression, but the team isn’t willing to push him into game action yet. This marks another delay in what has become a frustrating wait for his return to the mound. The injury management here is cautious—understandably so, given how much the Dodgers need him healthy down the stretch and into October.

Glasnow gets the ball for a crucial series finale. He’s been a rock for us in the rotation, and this is another opportunity for him to deliver against a Tigers team we need to beat.

The Dodgers are in a holding pattern with Ohtani. We all want him back pitching, but rushing him now could cost us later. One more series game to grind through, and hopefully this break gives him the time he needs.

Source(s): Staff (dodgerblue.com) | First reported: August 30, 2026 4:15 PM UTC

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