Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers taking cautious approach with his biceps ailment
Shohei Ohtani's recent exit from a game against the Padres due to a biceps/triceps injury has sparked discussions on load management and All-Star availability.
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Shohei Ohtani is set to miss Saturday's game after exiting a matchup between the Dodgers and Padres. Reports from Yahoo Sports and USA Today indicate the injury involves his biceps or triceps, which has removed him from the lineup and created uncertainty regarding his pitching plans.
Coverage from ESPN and the New York Post emphasizes the need for load management and notes that Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game due to his current schedule. Additionally, Dodgers Way reports that a technicality regarding his All-Star status may cause reactions among Brewers and Phillies fans.
Future developments center on Ohtani's recovery timeline and whether the Dodgers will implement a formal load management strategy to handle his injuries.
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Quick answers
Which game will Shohei Ohtani miss?
According to Yahoo Sports, Ohtani will miss Saturday's game.
Will Ohtani pitch in the All-Star Game?
ESPN reports that Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the All-Star Game due to his schedule.
What is the nature of the injury?
Coverage describes the ailment as a biceps injury, while USA Today specifically refers to it as a triceps injury.
Coverage (5)
- Shohei Ohtani to miss Saturday's game after exiting Padres-Dodgers with biceps injury Yahoo Sports · 16h ago
- Dodgers' Ohtani unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game due to schedule ESPN · 16h ago
- Shohei Ohtani injury update: Triceps injury knocks him out of lineup, clouds pitching plans USA Today · 16h ago
- Time for Dodgers to load manage Shohei Ohtani New York Post · 16h ago
- Shohei Ohtani All-Star Game technicality will have Brewers, Phillies fans revolting Dodgers Way · 16h ago
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