Shohei Ohtani Pinch-Hitter

Dodgers give Shohei Ohtani day off

Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani (knee soreness) out of lineup

In what was called a precautionary move, the Los Angeles Dodgers held Shohei Ohtani out of the starting lineup for their Thursday game against the Seattle Mariners due to left knee soreness. The lineup change was sparked when Ohtani reported experiencing increased knee discomfort during pregame treatment.

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Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers lineup for Thursday’s game

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Shohei Ohtani out of Dodgers' lineup for series finale vs. Mariners amid ongoing injuries

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Shohei Ohtani (knee) sits against Mariners

Shohei Ohtani (knee) was held out of the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Thursday evening’s tilt against the Mariners.

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Ohtani (knee) sits out finale against Mariners, expected to play Fri.

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Shohei Ohtani sidelined by knee in Dodgers’ finale against Mariners

New York Post

Why Shohei Ohtani didn’t get pinch-hit opportunity in Dodgers’ frustrating loss

PHOENIX –– On nights like Thursday, Shohei Ohtani is supposed to be a silver bullet off the bench for the Dodgers. Only this time, the two-way star was left holstered in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks; unable to be fired as the last round in the ...

Yardbarker

What Happens With Dodgers Lineup When Shohei Ohtani Is Used As Pinch-Hitter

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon despite not having Shohei Ohtani in his usual two-way role. The 31-year-old was out of the Dodgers lineup for only the seventh time this season, but still ...

Traverse City Record-Eagle

Shohei Ohtani leaves Dodgers game vs. Pirates in 7th inning with left knee inflammation

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night’s 8-6 win over Pittsburgh due to left knee inflammation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts downplayed the significance of ...

AOL

Why Dave Roberts didn't pinch-hit Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers' walk-off loss

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had a decision to make. Before the Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte delivered the walk-off blow to the Dodgers — a towering home run off reliever Tanner Scott, punctuated by a bat flip — Roberts had to choose whether to send ...