Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Reds Game

After sweeping the Washington Nationals over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a new series in MLB on Labor Day Monday. They are squaring off against the Cincinnati Reds and hope to keep their 4-game winning streak alive against Reds’ starter Chase Burns.

Timeline: How Shohei Ohtani injury saga with Dodgers reached playoff uncertainty

“Not high.” The night Shohei Ohtani’s injury problems first became prevalent this season, that was how Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described his initial concern level with the two-way star. Months later,

Dodgers lineup vs Reds: Shohei Ohtani out despite Dave Roberts saying he'd return

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup, pitching matchups and how to watch Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Shohei Ohtani returns in Dodgers' win over Reds after 4-game absence, likely done pitching this season

Ohtani hadn't missed that many consecutive games during his two seasons with the Dodgers. However, he likely will not pitch again in 2026.

Dave Roberts to Consult Trainers and Shohei Ohtani, Weighing a Day off After 4-Strikeout Game

The two-way superstar hasn't pitched in a game since July 3 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. Ohtani threw a 20-pitch bullpen session last Friday but was scratched from a potential start at Detroit two days later.