Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers taking cautious approach with his biceps ailment
Shohei Ohtani is sidelined from the Dodgers lineup following an arm injury, casting doubt on his All-Star Game participation.
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Shohei Ohtani exited a game against the Padres due to an injury and will miss Saturday's contest. While some reports specify a biceps injury, other coverage identifies the ailment as a triceps injury.
Outlets including Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and USA Today are reporting on the injury's impact on Ohtani's availability. The New York Post has suggested the Dodgers implement load management for the player.
Coverage indicates that scheduling issues make it unlikely Ohtani will pitch in the All-Star Game, while Dodgers Way notes technicalities regarding the game that may affect fans of the Brewers and Phillies.
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Quick answers
When will Shohei Ohtani return to the lineup?
Coverage specifies that he will miss Saturday's game, but does not provide a definitive return date.
Will Ohtani pitch in the All-Star Game?
According to ESPN, he is unlikely to pitch due to the schedule.
What is the nature of the injury?
Reports are varied, with some outlets citing a biceps injury and others citing a triceps injury.
Coverage (5)
- Shohei Ohtani to miss Saturday's game after exiting Padres-Dodgers with biceps injury Yahoo Sports · 21d ago
- Dodgers' Ohtani unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game due to schedule ESPN · 21d ago
- Shohei Ohtani injury update: Triceps injury knocks him out of lineup, clouds pitching plans USA Today · 21d ago
- Time for Dodgers to load manage Shohei Ohtani New York Post · 21d ago
- Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game technicality will have Brewers, Phillies fans revolting Dodgers Way · 21d ago
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