Triceps issue sidelines Dodgers star
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani will likely skip his start on July 4 due to biceps soreness, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts considers resting him before the All-Star break.
- Ohtani was removed as a pinch hitter on July 3 after experiencing pain in his right triceps, a recurring issue from earlier in the season.
- Despite some early command struggles, Ohtani pitched six innings with nine strikeouts and a season-high 110 pitches on July 3, contributing to the Dodgers' 4-3 win over the Padres.
- Ohtani's 2024 season stats include a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts with 95 strikeouts, and offensively, he has 18 home runs and a .927 OPS, ranking fourth in the National League.
- The Dodgers have one more game against the Padres on July 5 before a homestand against Colorado and Arizona, leading into the All-Star break.
