Roberts questions Ohtani's availability after visible pain in loss to Cardinals
Ohtani winced and shook his arm throughout a 10th-inning at-bat, prompting his manager to consider an IL stint for the first time.
Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts Wednesday, visibly wincing and shaking his arm during swings against St. Louis. Manager Dave Roberts said he saw clear signs of compensation and plans to meet with Ohtani and the training staff to assess his physical status. Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to lingering knee and biceps issues. Roberts did not rule out an IL move, though he called it unlikely, and said Ohtani's availability for upcoming games is uncertain.
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