Shohei Ohtani sits again as Dodgers star battles lingering biceps, neck and knee issues
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has taken a second day off Friday while grappling with a variety of injuries, according to the Associated Press. This is despite Ohtani's presence in the dugout while his team celebrated a walk-off victory over St. Louis on Thursday.
Manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani appeared jovial and upbeat during the game, which was a positive sign. However, Roberts also expressed cautious optimism about Ohtani's potential return to the roster, stating that he remained noncommital about the prospect of a stint on the injured list.
The injuries to Ohtani's right biceps, neck, and left knee have not shown significant improvement in recent weeks. Despite the setbacks, Ohtani's performance at the plate has remained strong, with a .279 batting average, 30 home runs, and 80 RBIs. Manager Roberts confirmed that Ohtani had not admitted to any impact on his hitting due to his injuries.
Roberts further explained that Ohtani has been "very agreeable" to the team's cautious approach, acknowledging that the decision made would be in the best interest of both Ohtani and the team. However, Ohtani has not interacted with the media for nearly three weeks, with center fielder Tommy Edman filling his role as the leadoff hitter for the Dodgers.
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