New Shohei Ohtani Injury Update as Dodgers Star Shut Down Indefinitely, Has 'Not Gotten Better'
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Key Points:
- Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss his scheduled pitching start against the Philadelphia Phillies due to irritation in his left knee and will be sidelined indefinitely.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani's knee has not improved, leading to a shutdown to ensure full recovery, though Ohtani is expected to pitch again this season.
- Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 but continues to play as the team's designated hitter, as the knee issue only causes discomfort when pitching, not hitting.
- The pitcher received a lubricant injection in his knee last Sunday and did not participate in the All-Star Game, with his return to pitching not expected to be imminent.
