Ohtani Pitching Start Pushed Back Due to Knee Injury
The Dodgers two-way star had his knee drained over the All-Star break and will not take his next scheduled turn in the rotation.
Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a knee injury that required draining during the All-Star break. As a result, his next pitching start has been postponed. The Dodgers have indicated it will be 'some time' before he returns to the mound, signaling a potentially extended absence from pitching duties. His status as a hitter has not been clarified in this report.
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