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Ohtani Sidelined Again as Dodgers Consider IL Stint, Focus on Hitting
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In Short: Shohei Ohtani returns to the Dodgers' lineup as a designated hitter but remains unlikely to pitch again this season, according to manager Dave Roberts.
Ohtani's return to the Dodgers' lineup as a designated hitter on Monday night marks a brief respite from his recent struggles, but the team is considering placing him on the injured list due to ongoing right arm issues.
Manager Dave Roberts expressed hope that Ohtani's return would help him focus on hitting and running, noting that the team has 'put a pin in throwing' for now.
Despite Ohtani's return, the Dodgers won all four games during his absence, including a sweep of the Washington Nationals, suggesting that his absence may not have significantly impacted the team's performance.
Roberts described Ohtani as 'happy' to be back in the lineup and 'completely fine' about not pitching again, emphasizing the team's focus on his hitting and overall well-being.
What's still developing
- Ohtani sidelined again due to right arm; Dodgers say IL stint ‘on the table’ | ESPN La Crosse 105.5 You are using an outdated browser.
- "Hopefully, we don’t see that wincing we saw a handful of nights ago," manager Dave Roberts said before the game, referring to Ohtani appearing physically compromised at the plate before his break.
- He was in his usual leadoff spot for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
- Even with Ohtani’s return as a hitter, it appears increasingly unlikely that the two-way superstar will pitch again this season.
- "We’ve put a pin in throwing," Roberts said, "and just having him focus on the hitting, the running, keeping his legs good and doing whatever it takes to help us win." Asked to define "put a pin in throwing," Roberts said "it’s not dead but we have no timetable for when he’s going to pick up a baseball." Why not just say Ohtani won't pitch again?
- Ohtani's thoughts remain private since he hasn't spoken to the media since Aug.
Sources
- ESPN La Crosse 105.5link