Shohei Ohtani out of starting lineup for Dodgers-White Sox opener
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Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani was left out of the Dodgers' lineup against the White Sox due to left knee inflammation, following his removal from the previous game as a precaution.
- Imaging showed no structural damage to Ohtani's knee, and the Dodgers are taking a cautious approach by giving him extra rest to manage the issue.
- Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani might return to play soon and emphasized that this is not expected to be an injury list situation.
- Ohtani leads the National League with a .964 OPS and has a 1.06 ERA among pitchers with at least 50 innings, making his health critical to the Dodgers' success.
- The knee discomfort is located at the back of Ohtani's knee, an area prone to swelling, but his range of motion remains good, suggesting a likely quick return.