Dodgers weighing IL stint for Ohtani amid two nagging injuries
Ohtani has been struggling at the plate and Los Angeles may give him time off as he manages a pair of undisclosed ailments.
Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in his most recent game and has not been performing at his usual level. The Dodgers are reportedly considering placing him on the injured list to address two nagging injuries. An IL stint would remove Ohtani from the lineup for a minimum of 10 days. The situation is being actively evaluated by the organization, making this a credible and actionable concern.
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