Ohtani Sits Again as Physical Concerns Linger for Dodgers Star
Shohei Ohtani has been held out of the starting lineup for back-to-back games amid ongoing physical issues, raising concern about his availability.
Shohei Ohtani was scratched from the Dodgers lineup against the Nationals on September 4, marking his second straight absence. The team cited nagging physical concerns as the reason for keeping him out. His consecutive absences elevate the concern level beyond routine rest. The Dodgers have not placed him on the IL, but his status warrants monitoring.
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Shohei Ohtani Out of Dodgers Lineup for Second Straight Game
Ohtani is absent from the Los Angeles lineup again due to nagging physical concerns, per MLB's Sonja Chen; a return timetable remains unspecified.
Shohei Ohtani Out of Dodgers Lineup for Second Straight Game
Ohtani missed a second consecutive game amid nagging physical concerns, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen, with no timetable reported for his return.
Ohtani sidelined by knee, neck, and biceps issues in late-season stretch
Ohtani's right knee has kept him off the mound since July 3, and new neck and biceps problems caused him to miss Thursday's game vs. St. Louis.
Roberts Considered Platoon for Hernández, Chose to Stick With Him
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Dodgers Outright Catcher Ben Rortvedt to Triple-A OKC
Ben Rortvedt was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers after a DFA earlier this week, per his MLB.com transaction log.
Shohei Ohtani Out of Dodgers Lineup on September 3, 2026
Ohtani is out of the starting lineup a day after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, per Sonja Chen of MLB.com, with an IL stint still under consideration.