Ohtani ‘unlikely’ to pitch again this season, says Dodgers manager
The Japanese star has missed four straight games for the first time since joining the LA Dodgers in 2023 amid multiple injuries.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is not expected to pitch again this season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani has encountered several injuries, including inflammation, soreness, and setbacks from bullpen throwing sessions, which have kept him from pitching since July 3. Despite Ohtani's crucial role in the Dodgers' back-to-back World Series victories over the past two seasons, his limited pitching involvement remains a concern.
After undergoing two right elbow operations in 2023, Ohtani did not start pitching for the Dodgers until last June. After a rehab-free offseason, it was anticipated that Ohtani would return as a full-time two-way player, aiming for the Cy Young Award. However, knee, biceps, and neck injuries have disrupted these plans. Ohtani's batting performance has also declined recently.
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