Ohtani Sits Out Saturday After 110-Pitch Start Triggers Right Biceps Tightness
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 4
Ohtani Sits Out Saturday After 110-Pitch Start Triggers Right Biceps Tightness
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 4
Summary
Shohei Ohtani will miss Saturday’s lineup after right biceps tightness forced him out in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 4-3 win over San Diego.
The issue flared on a swing in the sixth after Ohtani threw a season-high 110 pitches, though Dave Roberts called the move precautionary and said the discomfort appeared limited to hitting.
Ohtani said he had a similar problem a couple of months ago that faded quickly; despite shaky command, he struck out nine and allowed three runs over six innings.
Los Angeles is now weighing whether Ohtani should skip another start before the All-Star break, after already pushing him from Wednesday to Friday and making an All-Star pitching appearance unlikely.