Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sits out second straight game with biceps, neck issues

Shohei Ohtani missed a second straight game for the Dodgers due to biceps and neck issues.

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Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup on 2026-09-04 (Friday) for a second straight game because of biceps and neck issues. ^[1] Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after an 8-6 loss in 10 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals that he saw Shohei Ohtani, a four-time MVP, visibly ailing at the plate when he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. ^[2] The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on Thursday due to injury concerns. ^[3] The Los Angeles Dodgers have not yet determined if designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will return to pitching this season. ^[4] Ohtani got the day off on 2026-09-03 (Thursday) after appearing physically uncomfortable while striking out four times during the Dodgers' 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on 2026-09-02 (Wednesday). ^[5] Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since 2026-07-03 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. ^[6] Ohtani completed a bullpen session of 20 pitches on Friday but was ruled out for a potential start in Detroit two days later. ^[7] Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 due to persistent left knee and right bicep soreness. ^[8] Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani feels physically well and has not heard anything negative regarding his arm or knee. ^[9]

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Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup on 2026-09-04 (Friday) for a second straight game because of biceps and neck issues. · ESPN

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after an 8-6 loss in 10 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals that he saw Shohei Ohtani, a four-time MVP, visibly ailing at the plate when he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. · ESPN

The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on Thursday due to injury concerns. · Yahoo! Sports

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not yet determined if designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will return to pitching this season. · Hoy Digital

Ohtani got the day off on 2026-09-03 (Thursday) after appearing physically uncomfortable while striking out four times during the Dodgers' 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on 2026-09-02 (Wednesday). · ESPN

Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since 2026-07-03 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. · ESPN

Ohtani completed a bullpen session of 20 pitches on Friday but was ruled out for a potential start in Detroit two days later. · Hoy Digital

Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 due to persistent left knee and right bicep soreness. · Hoy Digital

Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani feels physically well and has not heard anything negative regarding his arm or knee. · Hoy Digital

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