Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound later this week, though there’s no set date for his return to the pitching rotation. Ohtani was supposed to start against the Phillies but was sidelined due to left knee irritation, which also kept him out of the All-Star Game. He last pitched on July 3 and received a lubricant injection for his knee, which doesn’t affect his batting. Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts clarified that the decision to rest Ohtani isn’t due to worsening conditions but because the issue hasn’t improved. Ohtani might throw off the mound on Thursday or Friday, with the Dodgers visiting the White House on Thursday and starting a series against the Mets on Friday. The Dodgers currently lead the NL West with the best record in the majors.
QUESTION: How might Shohei Ohtani’s knee issue impact the Dodgers’ performance in the upcoming games?
Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound later this week
