Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness
Summary
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers did not play on Thursday because of ongoing soreness in his left knee. The team decided to rest him after he reported renewed pain, although he continues to serve as the designated hitter and is expected to return to pitching later this season.Key Facts
- Shohei Ohtani has been dealing with left knee soreness since June 11.
- He has not pitched since July 3 due to knee and right biceps issues.
- Ohtani missed the All-Star Game to receive a lubricant injection in his knee.
- The team rested him on Thursday after he reported renewed soreness following a game on Wednesday.
- Tommy Edman took Ohtani’s spot in the lineup during his rest.
- Ohtani continues to bat as a designated hitter despite not pitching.
- Dodgers do not plan to shut down Ohtani completely and want to see how he recovers.
- The team is cautious but optimistic as there are no major structural problems with his knee.
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