Ohtani’s bat stays hot, but his next bullpen session waits on 2 aching spots
Summary
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is dealing with soreness in his right biceps and left knee, which has kept him from pitching since July 3. Despite this, he continues to play as a designated hitter and recently hit his 10th leadoff home run of the season. The team is monitoring his health before deciding when he will return to pitching.Key Facts
- Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to soreness in his right biceps and left knee.
- He continues to play regularly as the designated hitter for the Dodgers.
- Ohtani recently hit his 10th leadoff home run of the season and had a strong game with multiple hits.
- He received a lubricant injection in his knee before the All-Star break to help with soreness.
- The knee pain is linked to pitching, and it affects his running speed and aggressiveness on bases.
- The Dodgers’ manager, Dave Roberts, expects Ohtani to pitch again if his health improves.
- Any return to pitching will involve a careful buildup process to prepare him.
- Ohtani said he might make a decision about his future after the season regarding his knee issues.
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