Breaking News: Shohei Ohtani will be out for more in Sunday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants after the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame their longest home run skid in two seasons. Shohei Ohtani…

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss more action in Sunday’s series finale against the San Francisco Giants, the team confirmed, as he continues to manage lingering discomfort that has limited his availability in recent games. This news comes on the heels of a crucial win Saturday night, during which the Dodgers ended their longest home run drought in two seasons.

Ohtani, who has been a transformative force for the Dodgers both at the plate and as a designated hitter, was held out of the starting lineup again amid ongoing concerns about his health. While the team has not disclosed the exact nature of the issue, manager Dave Roberts has hinted that the decision to rest Ohtani is more precautionary than anything serious.

“We’re being cautious,” Roberts told reporters Saturday. “Shohei is incredibly valuable to this team, and with a long season ahead, we want to make sure he’s at 100%.”

The Dodgers have clearly felt Ohtani’s absence, particularly during a puzzling stretch of offensive inconsistency. Prior to Saturday’s 4-2 win over the Giants, the team had gone six consecutive games without a home run — their longest such stretch since the 2022 season. That streak ended emphatically in the sixth inning when Freddie Freeman launched a two-run shot into the right-field pavilion, reigniting the offense and helping secure the victory.

The win kept the Dodgers atop the NL West and demonstrated that their lineup can still produce without their marquee star, though his presence is sorely missed. Ohtani has been batting .312 with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs so far this season, playing a key role in the Dodgers’ push for postseason dominance.

With the All-Star break a month away, the Dodgers are expected to monitor Ohtani’s workload closely. The team has already been conservative with his recovery from last year’s elbow surgery, which ended his pitching campaign but allowed him to continue hitting. His return to the mound is still targeted for the 2026 season.

Fans will no doubt be disappointed to miss seeing the Japanese sensation in Sunday’s finale at Dodger Stadium, but the long-term health of one of baseball’s brightest stars remains the priority.

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The Dodgers close out their three-game set with the Giants on Sunday afternoon before beginning a road trip to face the Colorado Rockies. It remains unclear whether Ohtani will rejoin the starting lineup at Coors Field, but Roberts has indicated a day-to-day approach will continue.

“Shohei wants to be out there. He’s pushing,” Roberts said. “But we’re going to do what’s best for him and for the team.”