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Dodgers still figuring out plan for Shohei Ohtani, and more from GM meetings - The Athletic • Nov. 10, 2026, 11:10 PM ET (New York Times)
Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani's knee and biceps injuries require offseason rest, not surgery • Oct. 21, 2026, 10:11 PM ET (AP)
Shohei Ohtani's health and a possible lockout loom over an uncertain offseason for the Dodgers • Oct. 16, 2026, 6:04 PM ET (AP)
Ohtani hits early 3-run homer but comes up empty late as Dodgers get swept by Brewers in NLCS • Oct. 16, 2026, 2:31 AM ET (AP)
Shohei Ohtani batting 6th, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at playoff elimination • Oct. 15, 2026, 4:24 AM ET (AP)

Facts

Born July 5, 1994 (age 32) • Ōshū • Japan
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (2024)

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, wearing jersey number 17, stands at bat holding a black bat during a baseball game at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, wearing a gray uniform with number 17, winds up to pitch during a baseball game.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels follows through after hitting a double, with a Cleveland Guardians catcher behind him during a baseball game in Cleveland.
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Shohei Ohtani of Team Japan pitches to a Team USA batter during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Championship game at loanDepot Park in Miami.
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