{
  "id": 5684099,
  "title": "Shohei Ohtani sits again as Dodgers star battles lingering biceps, neck and knee issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/shohei-ohtani-sits-again-as-dodgers-star-battles-lingering-biceps",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T01:17:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/04/shohei-ohtani-sits-again-as-dodgers-star-battles-lingering-biceps-neck-and-knee-issues"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nManager 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nRoberts 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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani takes second day off due to injuries.",
    "Manager Dave Roberts cautious about Ohtani's potential return.",
    "Ohtani's batting average .279, 30 home runs, 80 RBIs unaffected by injuries."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ohtani's ongoing injuries and uncertain return to the roster leave the Dodgers with continued uncertainty about their star player's availability, despite his strong performance at the plate.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani sits again as Dodgers star battles lingering biceps, neck and knee issues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/shohei-ohtani-sits-again-as-dodgers-star-battles-lingering-biceps-5684206",
        "published": "2026-09-05T01:16:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}