Dodgers delay Shohei Ohtani's bullpen Saturday due to 'regression' in his knee

Shohei Ohtani's scheduled bullpen session on Saturday, July 25, 2026, was delayed by the Los Angeles Dodgers due to a 'regression' in his knee condition following a bullpen session earlier that week. Manager Dave Roberts described the setback as 'not ideal' but remained confident that Ohtani would pitch again during the 2026 season. Ohtani, who is dealing with knee soreness and a minor injury affecting him on the mound, received a lubricant injection in his knee prior to the All-Star break rather than having it drained.