Shohei Ohtani's status still unclear after troubling Dodgers update
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to make his pitching return for the Dodgers on Sunday after reporting he still isn't fully recovered following a bullpen session, with lingering left knee and right biceps issues.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized caution in managing Ohtani's health, prioritizing his offensive value as a designated hitter over rushing his pitching comeback.
- If Ohtani does not pitch Sunday, the Dodgers plan to delay his return further rather than have him pitch again immediately in the next game, limiting his ability to build up innings before the playoffs.
- Despite the setbacks, Roberts remains optimistic about Ohtani's eventual return to pitching but acknowledges that reaching five innings pitched by season's end is an aggressive goal.
- Ohtani's ongoing physical issues continue to create uncertainty about his ability to resume a full-time two-way role with the Dodgers this season.
