Shohei Ohtani
MLB Injury Report

Shohei Ohtani Injury Status

Los Angeles Dodgers • DH
Latest Injury Status
15-day IL
IL15

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Ohtani still has a few hurdles to clear after spending the past couple of weeks on the IL, per Katie Woo of The Athletic, but the Dodgers skipper anticipates that Ohtani will be cleared to resume working as the team's primary designated hitter Wednesday against the Padres. He isn't expected to make another appearance as a pitcher in the regular season or postseason, however.

Injury Details

Body Part
Biceps
Location
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Side
Left
Expected Return
Sep 23, 2026

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Shohei Ohtani Injury History

September 23, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Ohtani (knee/biceps) is expected to return from the injured list Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
September 22, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's game that there's a "good chance" Ohtani (knee/biceps) will be activated during next week's series against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
September 20, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Ohtani (knee/biceps) progressed to taking simulated at-bats off the Dodgers' Trajekt machine Saturday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
September 19, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Ohtani (knee/biceps) did some base-running during the Dodgers' on-field batting practice Saturday, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
September 19, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Ohtani (biceps/knee) has progressed to hitting off coaches, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.
September 17, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Ohtani (biceps/knee) will hit off a tee Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
September 14, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
The Dodgers placed Ohtani (knee/neck) on the 15-day injured list Friday due to right biceps inflammation, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.
September 11, 2026
15-day IL • Biceps
Inflammation
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Reds that Ohtani (knee/biceps) will be placed on the 15-day injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
September 11, 2026
out • Knee
Inflammation
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Wednesday's 14-1 win over the Reds that Ohtani (knee/biceps) will be placed on the 15-day injured list, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
September 10, 2026
out • Knee
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday that a stint on the injured list is "on the table" for Ohtani (biceps/knee/neck), Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
September 10, 2026
day-to-day • Knee
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Wednesday that a stint on the injured list is "on the table" for Ohtani (biceps/knee/neck), Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
September 9, 2026
day-to-day • Knee
Ohtani (biceps/knee/neck) is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Reds on Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
September 9, 2026
day-to-day • Knee
Ohtani is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Reds, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.
September 7, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Ohtani's (knee/biceps) workout went well Saturday, and as long as things continue in this direction, "I see him in there [Monday]," Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports.
September 6, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Ohtani (knee/biceps) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
September 6, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Ohtani (biceps/knee) didn't experience any discomfort while taking swings in the batting cage Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
September 6, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Ohtani (biceps/knee) is slated to hit in the batting cage Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
September 6, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Ohtani (knee/biceps) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
September 5, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Manager Dave Roberts said after Friday's game that he does not expect Ohtani (knee/biceps) to play Saturday against the Nationals, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
September 5, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Ohtani (biceps/knee) is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Nationals on Friday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
September 4, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Ohtani (biceps/knee) is considered day-to-day as he battles a pair of injuries, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
September 3, 2026
day-to-day • Biceps
Soreness
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted Wednesday that he's uncertain if Ohtani will pitch again this season while the two-way superstar manages left knee and right biceps soreness, Associated Press reports.

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