Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar, is currently dealing with lingering soreness in his left knee. As a result, the team has decided to rest him, keeping him off the mound.
Ohtani’s Status
Ohtani was initially set to return as the leadoff hitter for the Dodgers on Friday. However, due to the knee soreness, the team chose to exercise caution. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani had communicated his renewed soreness after Wednesday night’s game, allowing the team to make an informed decision.
Ohtani has been experiencing knee soreness since June 11 and hasn’t pitched since July 3. He is still serving as the designated hitter and has been performing well in his last two games, with a home run, four RBIs, and two runs scored.
Team’s Approach
The Dodgers are taking a cautious approach with Ohtani’s injury, ensuring that he doesn’t exacerbate the issue. Andrew Friedman, the president of baseball operations, mentioned that the team is on the right path, given that there’s no structural damage to the knee.
For now, the team doesn’t have plans to shut down Ohtani entirely, but they’re constantly evaluating his condition and having open conversations about his status.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
