Shohei Ohtani Skips Dodgers Lineup Amid Physical Concerns

Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' starting lineup due to lingering physical issues affecting his performance.

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Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup on Thursday. ^[1] Dave Roberts said Ohtani has not been his usual self over the last couple of weeks and described Wednesday's performance as the tip of the iceberg. ^[2] Dave Roberts said Ohtani's overall body was not 100% when he threw an ill-fated bullpen session last Friday that rendered his timeline to return to pitching indefinite. ^[3] Ohtani has been dealing with left knee soreness since July 3, which has been the primary reason he has not pitched. ^[4] Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani's symptoms have not improved in recent weeks and that a potential stint on the injured list is unlikely but not impossible. ^[5] Manager Dave Roberts texted Ohtani after the 8-6 defeat to let him know he would not be starting in the series finale, to which Ohtani responded with an emoji salute. ^[6] Ohtani told the training staff that his right biceps and neck were bothering him, leading Roberts to observe grimacing and shaking of the arm. ^[7]

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Shohei Ohtani was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup on Thursday. · MLB

Dave Roberts said Ohtani has not been his usual self over the last couple of weeks and described Wednesday's performance as the tip of the iceberg. · MLB

Dave Roberts said Ohtani's overall body was not 100% when he threw an ill-fated bullpen session last Friday that rendered his timeline to return to pitching indefinite. · MLB

Ohtani has been dealing with left knee soreness since July 3, which has been the primary reason he has not pitched. · MLB

Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani's symptoms have not improved in recent weeks and that a potential stint on the injured list is unlikely but not impossible. · ESPN

Manager Dave Roberts texted Ohtani after the 8-6 defeat to let him know he would not be starting in the series finale, to which Ohtani responded with an emoji salute. · ESPN

Ohtani told the training staff that his right biceps and neck were bothering him, leading Roberts to observe grimacing and shaking of the arm. · ESPN

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