Latest News About Shohei Ohtani Hit By Pitch

Here’s the latest on Shohei Ohtani being hit by a pitch:

• Reports in mid-April 2026 indicated Ohtani was hit on the back of his right shoulder by a pitch and was briefly noted as sore but continued to pitch in subsequent outings. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team would monitor him and that the hit-by-pitch (HBPs) was a bruise, not a major injury, affecting his lineup decisions only temporarily.[1][2]
• The team subsequently had Ohtani serving as pitcher while being held out of the designated-hitter spot on at least one game as he recovered, with notes that he remained available for pitching and base running but limited at the plate.[2][3]
• Coverage from multiple outlets highlighted that Ohtani delivered strong performances as a pitcher while managing the shoulder discomfort, including a 10-strikeout game, and that the coaching staff aimed to balance his health with his heavy workload.[3][2]
• Additional context from game recaps confirmed he did not bat in certain games due to soreness, with managers emphasizing player welfare and the strategic choice to separate pitching duty from hitting while he recovers.[4][3]

If you’d like, I can pull the newest articles from today and summarize any updates, or check for official Dodgers or MLB statements regarding any new HBPs or injuries involving Ohtani. I can also track how his performance and availability evolve over the next few games.