Shohei Ohtani Placed on Injured List Amid Lingering, Unexplained Injuries
Shohei Ohtani is experiencing lingering and unexplained injuries to his right biceps, left knee, and neck, which have affected his pitching and led to him being placed on the injured list for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 2, 2026 — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been placed on the injured list due to lingering and unexplained injuries impacting multiple areas of his body. The team has not provided specific details regarding the nature or origin of these ailments, which have affected his ability to pitch.
The injuries involve Ohtani’s right biceps, left knee, and neck. The extent to which these conditions have progressed or how long they have been present is not publicly disclosed. These physical issues have notably impacted his pitching performance.
As a result of these concerns, Ohtani was placed on the injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Further updates on his condition and a potential timeline for his return are not yet available. The team has not released details concerning the cause of these injuries or the medical process underway to address them.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
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