Baseball: Ohtani placed on 15-day injured list with right bicep issue

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed star player Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right bicep. The designation, which goes back to Tuesday, means Ohtani may return to action as early as the 23rd. This is Ohtani's first injury since September 2023. He began his ninth season with the Dodgers in a unique two-way role, contributing both as a pitcher and a hitter.

Ohtani's last pitching appearance was on July 3, when he left the game due to discomfort in his right upper arm. The inflammation in his right bicep has been bothering him while he swings the bat. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that the knee is still sore, but the arm is currently the primary concern. Ohtani has been impressive this season, going 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA on the mound and hitting 30 home runs at the plate.

The decision to place him on the injured list was based on how he feels, with extensive communication between Ohtani and the team contributing to the decision. They plan to give Ohtani a few days off from batting before reassessing his condition in the coming days.