Pirates @ Dodgers – Aug. 23, 2026: Snellzilla goes for the second consecutive sweep, Shohei could be back on mound next week

Chad Moriyama 08/23/2026 Game Threads Leave A Comment

Lazy Sunday gets lazy Game Thread by yours truly as the Dodgers go for six in a row against the Pirates and the second sweep in a row as well.

Today’s #Dodgers lineup vs. Pirates: pic.twitter.com/Qzjrtvb3xN
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 23, 2026

132/162.

📺: @SNPittsburgh
📻: @937TheFan pic.twitter.com/pI9MNnVOQY
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 23, 2026

Pretty typical stuff.

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Shohei Ohtani could be back on the mound before September.

Shohei Ohtani will throw one more bullpen in Atlanta, Dave Roberts said, before deciding if he’ll throw another live or pitch in a game. Ohtani could be back on a major-league mound as early as next week. #Dodgers
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) August 23, 2026

Will Smith is heading out on rehab.

Will Smith will start a rehab assignment Tuesday with OKC. Dodgers still planning to have Smith back the first week of Sept. My speculation here, but this puts Smith in line to come back when rosters expand (Sept. 1).
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) August 23, 2026

Andy Pages did undergo minor surgery for his hand.

Roberts said he thinks Andy Pages underwent a minor surgical procedure for his hand.
— Dylan Hernández (@dylanohernandez) August 23, 2026

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Eric Lauer is being shifted to the pen for now with the imminent return of Shohei and two off days.

Related: Eric Lauer is shifting to the bullpen in long relief. He’ll be available out of the ‘pen starting Tuesday. Will keep him fresh as the piggyback option when Ohtani returns.

Dodgers will go Glasnow, Sasaki, Yamamoto vs. the Braves. https://t.co/IsZxwWwBIr
— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) August 23, 2026

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Pirates @ Dodgers – Aug. 23, 2026: Snellzilla goes for the second consecutive sweep, Shohei could be back on mound next week

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