Shohei Ohtani won’t be on the mound for the Dodgers for a while. But that’s the right call for a team seeking a three-peat.

Dodgers adjust Ohtani's pitching schedule after knee treatment. Ohtani to win 2026 NL MVP at 85% YES.

The Dodgers have told Shohei Ohtani to stop pitching indefinitely because of inflammation in his left knee. He will continue to hit and is batting .291 with a .944 OPS.