Who’s to blame in the Shohei Ohtani injury saga? Everyone
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Shohei Ohtani will be placed on the injured list until at least September 23, ending his pitching for the season and casting doubt on his postseason hitting effectiveness.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers faced criticism for their handling of Ohtani's injuries, with questions about whether they should have acted sooner to protect their two-way star.
- Ohtani’s physical issues, including left knee inflammation and right biceps soreness, have limited his playing time and performance, leading to a cautious approach to his return.
- Despite setbacks, Dodgers management and Ohtani emphasize learning from this season's challenges to better manage his two-way role in the future.
- The Dodgers remain strong contenders, recently winning seven straight games and positioned well in the playoff race, while promoting prospect Josue De Paula to fill Ohtani's roster spot.
