Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers' lineup for sixth time in seven games
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani was expected to be in the Dodgers’ lineup on Wednesday but was left out due to ongoing right arm discomfort following a brief return to action on Monday.
- Ohtani has missed six of the last seven games because of his right arm injury, which has worsened after a four-day rest period, leading to doubts about his ability to continue playing without further rest or an injured list stint.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the possibility of placing Ohtani on the injured list, which would sideline him for at least 15 days, but stressed that the decision would prioritize Ohtani’s long-term health and team benefit.
- Ohtani has been shut down from pitching since early July and is currently in a severe offensive slump, hitting 6-for-49 since mid-August, complicating the team’s efforts to manage his workload and effectiveness.
- Despite the challenges, Roberts remains cautiously optimistic about Ohtani’s potential postseason impact but admitted the injury now affects his entire arm, raising concerns about his readiness for October.
