Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is dealing with left knee inflammation and is considered day-to-day. He was absent from the starting lineup for the series opener against the Chicago White Sox, but manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani might still play over the weekend and is expected to pitch in his next scheduled start on Wednesday. Ohtani was replaced by a pinch hitter during Thursday’s game against Pittsburgh. Despite the knee issue, which caused some swelling, Ohtani’s range of motion is reportedly good. The 31-year-old has been performing exceptionally well this season, both as a batter and a pitcher. Ohtani had knee surgery in 2019, and the current swelling is located at the back of his knee. In his absence, Alex Call and Santiago Espinal filled in for the Dodgers.
QUESTION: How might Ohtani’s knee inflammation impact his performance and the Dodgers’ strategy for the rest of the season?
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani out of lineup against White Sox because of knee soreness
