Shohei Ohtani IL Decision Looms After Three Straight Missed Games
PUBLISHED Sep 6, 2026, 10:25 AM ET
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani missed his third consecutive game on September 6, 2026, due to left knee pain, right biceps discomfort, and neck stiffness. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that placing the designated hitter on the injured list is under active consideration if his physical condition does not improve. Ohtani has experienced a notable offensive decline since resuming his pitching program in August, batting .204 across his last 93 at-bats without a home run in his past 12 games. Despite his recent slump, his full-season statistics remain formidable with a .279 batting average, 30 home runs, and an 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA as a pitcher. Major League Baseball rules permit retroactive injured list placements for up to three days, allowing Los Angeles to backdate a potential roster move to cover his recent absences while evaluating his progress following batting practice sessions.
By Michael Grant | JQJO News
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed Ohtani potential injury status publicly. https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/shohei-ohtani-misses-games-injury-update
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