Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session: Timeline coming into focus as Dodgers star eyes return to mound

Ohtani has not appeared in a game as a pitcher since July 3 Aug 15, 2026 at 11:53 am ET • 4 min read For all the complaints that they're ruining baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers won for only the 13th time in their last 29 games Friday night (LAD 3, MIL 1). In those 29 games, they've been outscored 115-136 and averaged

Shohei Ohtani's absence has forced the Dodgers to choose between carrying a sixth starting pitcher or an eighth reliever -- and it's created problems.

Right now, the focus remains on fixing Díaz. Until the calendar passes, that's the only solution the Dodgers have.

Dodgers' Ohtani throws bullpen session in big step toward return  ESPN

Dodgers fans can breathe a sigh of relief: Ohtani will not activate the “Key-Man” clause in his contract  MARCA

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been struggling a bit lately as a team in August, but there's still no real reason to panic about how good the team is.But getting back to full strength would certainly help dissuade any concerns about the postseason. The main issue for the Dodgers right now is when, if at all, Shohei Ohtan

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani ‘Escape Clause’ Resurfaces After Shocking Lakers Sale  Forbes

Mark Walter's federal investigation for alleged loan fraud fuels speculation about whether the Los Angeles Dodgers could be sold after the Lakers deal.

The Dodgers star has a "key man" clause in his contract that allows him to leave the team if the club chairman or president of baseball operations exit the organization.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani allowed to opt out of contract if team is sold  USA Today

LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) -- Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-4 with an RBI and scored the decisive run as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5