Dodgers Unleashing Shohei Ohtani Despite Recent Injury Concerns
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will allow superstar Shohei Ohtani to hit and pitch on Wednesday, June 24th, despite a run of complications over the last few weeks.
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Ohtani, who has been battling a left knee injury and a blister, and the recent birth of his second child, has not had a smooth last couple of weeks.
Shohei Ohtani will be hitting and pitching on Wednesday, June 24th, per Dave Roberts.
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The Dodgers are letting him do his full two-way routine despite the knee and blister issues.
Roberts has said that they will manage Shohei at some point, but not yet, it seems. pic.twitter.com/bWc7JhjBTV
However, the Dodgers are going to end up letting him feel a sense of normalcy — with Ohtani having a full two-way game on Wednesday.
Manager Dave Roberts has shared that the Dodgers will be managing Ohtani through the season regarding the knee issue, which left many wondering how many high-usage days the Japanese sensation would get.
Jun 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) looks on from the dugout against the Minnesota Twins in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn ImagesAt least on Wednesday vs. the Twins, he will be unleashed.
Wednesday has now become a blockbuster affair as starting pitcher Joe Ryan takes the mound for the Twins amid another strong season as a starter, while Ohtani leads off and pitches around 90 pitches.
Roberts will likely adopt a case-by-case approach in deciding how to handle Ohtani, but given the competitor Ohtani is, he will be pushing to play as much as possible.
After Tuesday’s win vs. the Twins, the Dodgers manager said he pulled Ohtani late in the game with a full pitching start coming.
The Dodgers are almost halfway through the season, and while Ohtani has held up well, all things considered, they will make all of the decisions needed to keep him upright come the postseason.
Shohei Ohtani’s stance on his usage
Ohtani continues to push for pitching accolades, namely the Cy Young Award that has eluded him. However, his individual pursuits won’t get in the way of any team success.
“In terms of workload and quantity, I’ll let the team decide and take charge of that,” Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton.
Jun 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images“My No. 1 goal is to make sure we’re all healthy leading up to the playoffs.
“We have a set schedule, and I’m just going to do what I’m supposed to do during that schedule. I’ll let the management handle the workload.”
For Dodgers fans, it is important to appreciate every time he does both hitting and pitching in the same game. He does something baseball may not see for a very long time after he is gone.