Ohtani's Pitching Return Stalls After Bullpen Cancellation
A knee issue has forced Ohtani to cancel a planned bullpen session, casting doubt on when he'll rejoin the Dodgers' starting rotation.
Shohei Ohtani canceled a tentatively scheduled bullpen session on Saturday because his left knee does not feel 100%. Manager Dave Roberts cited regression in Ohtani's last bullpen as reason for caution. Ohtani received an orthovisc injection in his knee on July 12 and had thrown a 30-pitch side session on Wednesday. Roberts remains optimistic about an eventual rotation return but offered no timeline.
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