# 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]

## What this stands on

1. 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, News)
2. 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, News)
3. The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from the lineup on Thursday due to injury concerns. (Yahoo! Sports, News)
4. The Los Angeles Dodgers have not yet determined if designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will return to pitching this season. (Hoy Digital, News)
5. 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, News)
6. Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since 2026-07-03 because of lingering pain in his left knee and right biceps. (ESPN, News)
7. 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, News)
8. Shohei Ohtani has not pitched in a game since July 3 due to persistent left knee and right bicep soreness. (Hoy Digital, News)
9. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani feels physically well and has not heard anything negative regarding his arm or knee. (Hoy Digital, News)

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