Shohei Ohtani has cleared a right‑biceps injury and is slated for his last start before the All‑Star break on Friday. He left a recent game against the San Diego Padres early, was replaced by a pinch hitter in the seventh, and reported tightness in his right biceps while hitting in the bottom of the sixth.

Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts gave Ohtani a day off on Saturday and considered skipping his next pitching outing, but the manager said the player can continue. Roberts noted the team remains ready to pivot if Ohtani’s condition changes.

Ohtani’s 2026 line stands at .294/.409/.535 with 19 home runs as a hitter and 8‑2 with a 1.79 ERA as a pitcher. He is the top vote‑getter for the All‑Star Game and will again start at designated hitter, though he will not pitch or compete in the Home‑Run Derby.

The decision keeps the Los Angeles Dodgers flexible for the second half of the season. Fans anticipate Ohtani’s at‑bats, while the team balances his two‑way responsibilities and injury risk, setting the stage for a tense post‑break stretch.