Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Injured List Due to Ongoing Injuries

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list due to ongoing injuries to his left knee and right arm, as announced by manager Dave Roberts on Wednesday. Ohtani has missed six of the team's last seven games. The decision to place him on the injured list follows a week of attempts to manage his condition. "It’s the right thing to do," Roberts stated. Ohtani initially experienced knee issues in early June but continued to play in his dual role until July 3, when he was removed from a game due to knee pain and right biceps discomfort. He has not pitched since then and has faced setbacks in his throwing progression. Despite these challenges, Ohtani continued to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter but struggled at the plate, going 6-for-46 with no home runs and 19 strikeouts in a recent 12-game stretch. His performance included a game where he struck out four times. Following a game where he grimaced after swings, the team decided to hold him out for four consecutive games. After returning for one game, he experienced renewed discomfort, leading to the decision to place him on the injured list. Ohtani will be eligible to return on September 23, with five games remaining in the regular season. Roberts expressed that while Ohtani is disappointed, the move is intended to help him recover and prepare for the postseason. Ohtani will not travel with the team on their upcoming road trip to Miami and Cincinnati.