Ohtani Avoids Surgery, Two-Way Return Timeline Still Unclear
The Dodgers star is recovering without an operation, but how and when he resumes pitching duties is still an open question heading into 2026.
Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery related to his current health issue, according to reporting from MLB.com. He expects to return to two-way form as both a hitter and pitcher. However, the specifics of what that looks like in 2026 remain undetermined. The Dodgers and Ohtani's camp have not yet outlined a firm timeline or workload plan for his pitching return.
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Shohei Ohtani won't need surgery and expects to return to two-way play, timeline unclear
MLB.com's Sonja Chen reports Ohtani will not need surgery and anticipates returning to two-way form, though when and how remains unresolved.
Shohei Ohtani won't need surgery and expects to return to two-way play, timeline unclear
MLB.com's Sonja Chen reports Ohtani does not need surgery and anticipates returning to two-way form, though exactly when and how remains unresolved.