Shohei Ohtani to miss Dodgers game due to injuries

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced on Wednesday night that the team is considering giving Shohei Ohtani time off to address his ongoing knee and biceps injuries. Ohtani will not be in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Cardinals. He has been unable to pitch since early July due to a knee issue and has also experienced discomfort in his right biceps, which appeared to worsen during Wednesday's game. In an 0-for-4 performance against the Cardinals, Ohtani struck out four times, with Roberts noting that he was 'not close to optimal' with his swing. The most concerning moment occurred during Ohtani’s final at-bat in the 10th inning when he grimaced and shook his arm after swinging. While Roberts indicated that a stint on the injured list is unlikely for Ohtani, he acknowledged the need for discussions with Ohtani and the training staff regarding his health before Thursday’s game. 'Time off obviously seems logical,' Roberts stated. It remains uncertain if Thursday's absence will be a one-day break or the beginning of a longer period of rest for the four-time MVP. Roberts emphasized that Ohtani will need to find a way to manage his condition as the regular season progresses.