Ohtani scratched from mound Friday, pulled from All-Star pitching duty
The Dodgers star will not take his regular turn in the rotation this week and won't pitch at the All-Star Game, raising arm-health questions.
Shohei Ohtani has been removed from his scheduled pitching start Friday night and will not pitch in the All-Star Game. He will still participate as a designated hitter in the Midsummer Classic. The decision to skip his rotation turn suggests the Dodgers are managing some level of concern with his pitching arm heading into the second half. The move is confirmed by MLB's own reporting, giving it high credibility.
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