Ohtani Still Not 100 Percent, Status for Sunday's Start Remains in Doubt
Roberts said Ohtani’s knee and right bicep are not 100%, leaving his planned Sunday start uncertain after a shorter bullpen session.
- On Saturday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani is "not 100 percent" due to left knee and right bicep issues, casting doubt on his scheduled Sunday start against the Detroit Tigers.
- Following a light bullpen session on Friday, Ohtani dealt with knee discomfort, prompting Dodgers officials to weigh whether risking an inning or two against prioritizing his full recovery is worthwhile.
- Ohtani has maintained a.274 batting average with 12 homers across 44 games since his last pitching performance, and the team's rotation depth, including Tarik Skubal, allows flexibility regarding his return.
- While the Dodgers do not necessarily need Ohtani in the bullpen immediately, adding him back would bolster their pitching core for an October postseason run, with Roberts expected to announce a decision after Saturday's game.
- The two-way star has not pitched since throwing six innings in a 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on July 3, and the planned Sunday appearance was intended to build toward a normal workload.
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Ohtani still not 100 percent, status for Sunday's start remains in doubt
DETROIT (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's status for Sunday's start against the Detroit Tigers remains uncertain after he dealt with knee discomfort in a light bullpen session before Friday's game.
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