The Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani’s left knee after he receives treatment during the All-Star break and are targeting his return to pitching next week. According to reports from multiple outlets, Ohtani undergoes a lubricant injection into his left knee, and the team moves to a limited plan for his second-half workload. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicates Ohtani is expected to make his next pitching start on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, which the team treats as a soft target based on how his knee responds.
While specifics of the workload adjustment are described as part of the team’s plan, the main reported point is that the Dodgers are incorporating the knee ailment and the treatment into Ohtani’s schedule rather than immediately returning him to a full, uninterrupted workload. The expectation across sources is that Ohtani’s next start will be in Philadelphia on Wednesday, following his knee treatment. The team’s approach reflects ongoing monitoring of his knee condition and flexibility if his response changes.
