Roberts: Ohtani's 'left knee and overall body is not 100%,' putting into question his Sunday return to the mound
Ohtani was expected to start Sunday's game against the Tigers and pitch at least an inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has revealed that superstar Shohei Ohtani's left knee and overall body are not fully recovered, casting doubt on his Sunday return to the mound. Ohtani was scheduled to make his much-anticipated comeback for a brief appearance, potentially pitching one inning or serving as a relief pitcher for Tyler Glasnow.
However, due to discomfort and a lingering issue in his left knee, Ohtani has been sidelined since July 3. This season, Ohtani has pitched 14 times, compiling an 8-2 record and a 1.79 ERA, earning him a midseason favorite spot as the NL Cy Young Award winner. Despite missing nearly two months of pitching, Ohtani has remained active as a designated hitter, playing in 125 games this year and batting .283 with 30 home runs and 80 RBI.
With the Dodgers boasting a strong roster, including Glasnow, Snell, Skubal, and Yamamoto, Ohtani's potential return is significant, but his lingering injury concerns may impact his performance in his first outing back on the mound.
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