{
  "id": 5358326,
  "title": "Dodgers mull rest, season pitching shutdown for ailing Shohei Ohtani",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/dodgers-mull-rest-season-pitching-shutdown-for-ailing-shohei-ohtani",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T16:07:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-mull-rest-season-pitching-160741678.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers are contemplating a pitching shutdown for their star player Shohei Ohtani, who is currently dealing with knee and arm issues. Manager Dave Roberts disclosed this potential decision to the media, revealing that Ohtani's performance was \"the tip of the iceberg\" and that he had similar struggles in recent weeks. Ohtani, a four-time MVP, went 0 for 4 with four strikeouts in a recent game against the St. Louis Cardinals, which the Dodgers lost 8-6. The manager noted that Ohtani is not yet at his optimal performance and that observing the same issues over the past couple of weeks has raised concerns. Roberts stated that the team plans to speak with Ohtani and the Dodgers' training staff to assess his physical condition and consider rest time. Although the Dodgers are not ruling out the possibility of moving Ohtani to the injured list, a complete shutdown and a potential season-ending decision remain hypothetical at this point. Ohtani, who has struggled at the plate recently, has hit .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs through 129 games this season, but his last six appearances saw him go 2 for 23 (.087) with no extra base hits or RBIs and 11 strikeouts.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers will consider resting Shohei Ohtani and a potential pitching shutdown for the rest of the season, manager Dave Roberts said.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers considering rest for injured Shohei Ohtani",
    "Manager Dave Roberts concerned about Ohtani's performance",
    "Potential season shutdown not ruled out yet"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}