Shohei Ohtani's Lingering Knee Issues Impact Dodgers Trade Strategy

As the August 3 trade deadline approaches, the Dodgers are evaluating how Shohei Ohtani's lingering knee issues might influence their roster strategy. Analysts suggest the team may pivot toward acquiring high-profile pitching, such as Tarik Skubal, to bolster their rotation. Separately, reports have resurfaced regarding a past scandal involving his former interpreter, though Ohtani continues to perform at a high level during his 2026 campaign.