The Shohei Ohtani injury situation
The part that actually affects Sunday.
📻 Quick backstory — the newest thing here is from October 23, 2026. This is context, not news.
👀 The 10-second version
- What happened
- Shohei Ohtani will pitch next season
- Why we're talking about it
- It's the 24th development in a story that keeps moving.
- Remember this
- Shohei Ohtani is the name to hold onto here.
💬 Say this to him
“Did you see this thing about Shohei Ohtani? Shohei Ohtani will pitch next season.”
🧠 Sports, but in girl
Interception
He threw it to the wrong team. On purpose? No. Embarrassing? Yes.
A pass caught by the defence. Possession switches immediately.
👥 The cast
Shohei Ohtani
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Basically the main character today.
Shohei Ohtani will pitch next season
Meet the cast →Josue De Paula
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Also in this episode.
Return from absence in MLB involving Shohei Ohtani and Josue De Paula (LAD).
Meet the cast →Dalton Rushing
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Also in this episode.
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
Meet the cast →🎬 Previously on The Shohei Ohtani injury situation…
Ep. 1 · Oct 14
Stephen A.: The Dodgers have to play Shohei Ohtani
Ep. 2 · Oct 14
Shohei Ohtani dropped to sixth in Dodgers' lineup against Brewers in NLCS Game 3
Ep. 3 · Oct 16
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani ends HR drought with 3-run shot in NLCS Game 4
Ep. 4 · Oct 21
Public comment in MLB involving Shohei Ohtani (LAD / MIL).
Ep. 5 · Oct 22
Injury development in MLB involving Shohei Ohtani (LAD).
Today · Oct 23
Shohei Ohtani will pitch next season
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The receipts 🧾
Where each fact came from. You don't need to read these — they're proof, not homework.
- ReportedFri, Sep 4, 3:54 PM · 58d ago
Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in October? 5 questions for Los Angeles Dodgers
ESPN · view original report ↗ - DevelopingFri, Sep 4, 10:30 PM · 58d ago
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani day-to-day with biceps, neck issues
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedSat, Sep 5, 1:48 PM · 57d ago
Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out again, 'hopeful' IL not needed
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ConfirmedSun, Sep 6, 11:20 AM · 56d ago
Shohei Ohtani misses third straight game as Dodgers win
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedMon, Sep 7, 6:19 AM · 56d ago
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedTue, Sep 8, 2:29 PM · 54d ago
Ohtani, back in Dodgers' lineup, likely won't pitch rest of season
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Sep 9, 10:44 AM · 53d ago
Los Angeles Dodgers sit Shohei Ohtani a day after his return
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedThu, Sep 10, 1:53 AM · 53d ago
Ohtani sidelined again due to right arm; Dodgers say IL stint 'on the table'
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedThu, Sep 10, 12:18 PM · 52d ago
Ohtani heads to IL; Dodgers calling up top prospect De Paula to play DH
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedTue, Sep 15, 10:44 PM · 47d ago
Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedThu, Sep 17, 5:57 PM · 45d ago
The next Shohei Ohtani? Why we haven't seen more two-way stars
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedSat, Sep 19, 1:49 AM · 44d ago
Ohtani makes 'productive' swing progression, but no live pitching yet
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Sep 23, 11:40 AM · 39d ago
Ohtani 'considerably' healthier, will return to Dodgers' lineup Wednesday
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedThu, Sep 24, 10:45 AM · 38d ago
Shohei Ohtani returns from IL stint; Josue De Paula sent down
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ConfirmedTue, Oct 13, 1:30 PM · 19d ago
What's behind Shohei Ohtani's postseason slump?
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedTue, Oct 13, 6:39 PM · 19d ago
Source: Dodgers' decision on sitting Ohtani hinges on health
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Oct 14, 12:39 PM · 18d ago
Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers' Game 3 NLCS lineup, Dave Roberts says
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Oct 14, 5:05 PM · 18d ago
MLB playoffs 2026: Will Shohei Ohtani break his slump?
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ConfirmedWed, Oct 14, 8:05 PM · 18d ago
Stephen A.: The Dodgers have to play Shohei Ohtani
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Oct 14, 11:10 PM · 18d ago
Shohei Ohtani dropped to sixth in Dodgers' lineup against Brewers in NLCS Game 3
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedFri, Oct 16, 2:50 PM · 16d ago
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani ends HR drought with 3-run shot in NLCS Game 4
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedWed, Oct 21, 11:07 PM · 11d ago
Kurkjian: There's no explanation for Ohtani's postseason struggles
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedThu, Oct 22, 3:38 AM · 11d ago
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't require surgery, expected to pitch in 2027
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedFri, Oct 23, 8:42 PM · 9d ago
Shohei Ohtani will pitch next season
ESPN · view original report ↗