Uncertainty Surrounds Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Return in 2026; Rafaela Exits Game with Quad Tightness; Steele Returns to Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has indicated that it is uncertain whether Shohei Ohtani will be able to pitch again in 2026, including during the playoffs, as he has been shut down for a week. Meanwhile, Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela was removed early from a game due to quad tightness. In other injury news, Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele made his return to the mound for Triple-A Iowa, pitching 1.2 innings, for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery in April 2025.