Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is not expected to pitch for “some time” due to left knee irritation, according to reports from multiple outlets. Ohtani has not appeared on the mound since July 3. The team and the available reporting do not provide a specific timetable for a return, leaving his pitching schedule unclear. The injury is described as irritation rather than a more clearly defined diagnosis, and the current plan focuses on allowing the issue to settle before he resumes pitching activities. While Ohtani’s availability beyond pitching time is not addressed in the provided summaries, the reporting is consistent that the immediate impact is on his role as a pitcher. Updates are expected as the Dodgers assess his condition and determine when he can safely return to mound work. No additional details about treatment or further testing are included in the excerpts available here.