What is Shohei Ohtani still doing on the Dodgers’ active roster?

Shohei Ohtani said he could pitch through the discomfort in his knee. Until he couldn’t. Even then, he insisted could be the Dodgers’ designated hitter. Until he couldn’t. Everyone can see the direction in which this is trending, so what is Ohtani still doing on the active roster? There’s a difference between involving a star player in decisions about his playing time and allowing him to destroy his body, and the Dodgers are dangerously close to crossing that line. Shohei Ohtani grimaces after hitting a foul ball against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Scott Strazzante Manager Dave Roberts defended the organization by mentioning that Ohtani wanted to play on Friday in the series finale against the Seattle Ma