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Shohei Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session as Dodgers Monitor Left Knee

Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani showed regression after his Wednesday session, prompting Saturday's absence from the mound.

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IMG_5132      Shohei Ohtani    Jeffrey Hayes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 26, 2026 at 1:53 AM PDT

Shohei Ohtani did not throw a bullpen session Saturday as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to manage his left knee discomfort. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani experienced "a little bit of regression" after his last session on Wednesday, and the team decided to hold him back.

ESPN reported the news Saturday as the Dodgers prepared to face the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens. Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for Los Angeles, with the Dodgers looking to win their fifth straight game against the Mets this season.

There is no announced timeline for Ohtani's return to the mound. The Dodgers have not specified when his next bullpen session will be scheduled.

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Shohei Ohtani      Shohei Ohtani    Jeffrey Hayes / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)