The Dodgers are finalizing their plan to manage Shohei Ohtani’s workload as his return to the mound nears. Here’s what we know — August 23, 2026.

Edwin Díaz says he understands why the Dodgers won’t use him in high-leverage spots when he returns from injury. August 23, 2026 update.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts details the center field plan featuring Alek Thomas, Kiké Hernández, and Tommy Edman with Andy Pages on the IL. August 23, 2026.

Justin Wrobleski is shifting to a bullpen role and Edwin Díaz won’t return as closer when both come off the Dodgers IL. August 23, 2026.

Tyler Glasnow is set to rejoin the Dodgers rotation on Tuesday as the pitching staff rounds into form. Full details on August 22, 2026.

Shohei Ohtani threw live batting practice for the first time since his July knee injury, taking a ‘really positive’ step toward returning to the Dodgers rotation. August 22, 2026.

Shohei Ohtani will face live batters as his final step before returning to pitch for the Dodgers, per reports on August 22, 2026.

Dodgers recall Alek Thomas from Triple-A Oklahoma City and place Andy Pages on the 10-day IL with a fractured left hand on August 22, 2026.

Dodgers catcher Will Smith took live batting practice Friday for the first time since his neck injury, moving closer to a rehab assignment. August 22, 2026.