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MLB insider accuses Shohei Ohtani of misleading Dodgers about injury issues
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to ongoing knee and biceps issues, sidelining him with about 20 games left in the regular season.
- MLB insider Ken Rosenthal suggested Ohtani may have misled the Dodgers about the severity of his injuries, delaying his placement on the injured list and potentially impacting his recovery timeline.
- Rosenthal noted that Ohtani's influence within the team might have contributed to postponing the IL placement, which could have allowed for an earlier return if addressed sooner.
- Ohtani last appeared in a game on September 2, but only officially went on the injured list on September 10, meaning he will now miss at least two weeks and possibly part of the postseason.
- The delayed IL placement is seen as a strategic misstep, as placing Ohtani on the list earlier could have facilitated a quicker return and more effective healing period.
