Knee and biceps issues have sidelined the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani from pitching since July 3, with a return not imminent after he felt discomfort in a recent bullpen session. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the need to protect Ohtani’s value as a hitter, stating the team will reassess his condition next week. While Ohtani has excelled as a pitcher this season with a 1.79 ERA, the Dodgers have reinforced their rotation with Tarik Skubal and others, but they still rely on Ohtani’s offensive contributions. Ohtani has posted a .283/.383/.535 slash line with 30 homers this season, contributing significantly to the team’s success.
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