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Ohtani's Pitching Return: Dodgers Prioritize October Over Next Week
25 Jul
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani's pitching return is not expected next week.
- Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to left knee irritation.
- Blake Snell and Edwin Díaz are also on rehab assignments for the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Shohei Ohtani is not expected to rejoin the team's pitching rotation next week. Ohtani has been sidelined from pitching since July 3 due to irritation in his left knee.
Roberts emphasized that the team's priority is Ohtani's health for October, not rushing his return. Ohtani has been hitting regularly and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Saturday. This follows a successful session on Wednesday in Philadelphia. Ohtani has a 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA and 95 strikeouts over 14 pitching starts this season.
In other injury news, pitcher Blake Snell is slated for his second rehab start, aiming to complete three innings. Closer Edwin Díaz is progressing well in his rehab assignments and could rejoin the team next week. Tyler Glasnow is also throwing to hitters, and catcher Will Smith is increasing activity as he recovers from neck inflammation.
