Ohtani still not 100 percent, will not pitch on Sunday
Shohei Ohtani’s status for Sunday against the Tigers remains uncertain after knee discomfort in a bullpen session before Friday’s game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Ohtani’s knee still isn’t pain free.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani will sit out Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to knee discomfort experienced during a Friday bullpen session. Both his knee and biceps muscle, which had been bothering him earlier, remain not completely pain-free. Manager Dave Roberts informed the media on Saturday following the team's 2-1 loss that Ohtani will not pitch against Detroit and his next pitching appearance is uncertain.
Tyler Glasnow, who was to follow Ohtani, will now take the mound on Sunday. Ohtani's last pitching appearance was on July 3 when he threw six innings in a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres. With Ohtani's overall body not fully healed, Roberts is considering if it's worth the risk to have him pitch just an inning to help him recover.
Since his last pitching performance, Ohtani has been able to bat effectively, posting a .274 average with 12 home runs in 45 games. The arrival of Tarik Skubal has made it easier for the Dodgers to secure wins without Ohtani in their rotation.
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