{
  "id": 4236400,
  "title": "Ohtani still not 100 percent, status for Sunday’s start remains in doubt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ohtani-still-not-100-percent-status-for-sundays-start-remains-in-doubt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T17:06:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/29/ohtani-still-not-100-percent-status-for-sundays-start-remains-in-doubt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shohei Ohtani's availability for Sunday's start against the Detroit Tigers is still unclear due to knee discomfort he experienced during a light bullpen session on Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned on Saturday that Ohtani's knee is still not pain-free and he's also experiencing minor issues with his biceps muscle, which had troubled him earlier in the inning.\n\nOhtani hasn't pitched since throwing six innings in a 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on July 3. With only an inning or two expected on Sunday, Roberts is contemplating whether it's worth giving Ohtani an inning to gradually build him up, considering his overall body condition. Despite the discomfort, Ohtani has managed to hit through the problems, posting a .274 batting average with 12 home runs in 44 games since his last pitching appearance. The inclusion of Tarik Skubal has made it easier for the Dodgers to win without relying on Ohtani in the rotation.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani's availability for Sunday's start is uncertain due to knee and biceps discomfort.",
    "Ohtani hasn't pitched since July 3, with only an inning or two expected on Sunday.",
    "Ohtani has hit .274 with 12 home runs in 44 games since last pitching appearance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Pirates Konnor Griffin to start rehab assignment Sunday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/pirates-konnor-griffin-to-start-rehab-assignment-sunday",
        "published": "2026-08-29T19:05:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Ohtani still not 100 percent, status for Sunday’s start remains in doubt",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/ohtani-still-not-100-percent-status-for-sundays-start-remains-in-doubt-4259484",
        "published": "2026-08-29T19:23:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}