Shohei Ohtani removed from Dodgers comeback win over Padres with bicep tightness
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been removed from a game against the San Diego Padres following reports of bicep tightness.
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📍 How it ended
Shohei Ohtani sat out Saturday after a biceps tightness forced him from the Dodgers’ comeback win over the Padres, and he was listed as a pinch‑hitter and unavailable to pitch that day. With extra rest, he returned to the mound and the plate that night against the Padres and reported feeling “considerably better,” eyeing a spot in the Sunday lineup.
Coverage then faded without further updates.
Epilogue added 65d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Shohei Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter during the Los Angeles Dodgers' comeback win against the San Diego Padres. He reported feeling discomfort while swinging the bat, leading to an early exit from the contest.
Coverage from The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com, ESPN, and the New York Post confirms that Ohtani will not play on Saturday. Reports also indicate that he was already considered unlikely to pitch in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game due to a rotation shuffle.
Future updates will clarify the duration of Ohtani’s recovery and whether the injury affects his availability beyond the immediate short-term schedule. Coverage does not yet specify the full results of his medical evaluation.
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Quick answers
Why was Shohei Ohtani removed from the game?
He was removed after experiencing bicep tightness while swinging.
Is Shohei Ohtani expected to play on Saturday?
No, coverage confirms he will not play on Saturday.
Will Ohtani participate in the MLB All-Star Game?
Coverage suggests he is unlikely to pitch in the game due to a pitching rotation shuffle.
Coverage (10)
- Ohtani feeling 'considerably better,' eyeing Sunday return to lineup MLB.com · 68d ago
- Dodgers vs. Padres Lineup: Shohei Ohtani Out, Tommy Edman Moves Up Yahoo Sports · 68d ago
- Dodgers' Ohtani unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game due to schedule ESPN · 68d ago
- Ohtani K's 9 but tweaks biceps, will sit Saturday MLB.com · 68d ago
- Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers taking cautious approach with his biceps ailment Los Angeles Times · 68d ago
- Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani lifted for pinch hitter after he feels something while swinging The New York Times · 68d ago
- Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in MLB All-Star Game with Dodgers' pitching rotation shuffle Yahoo Sports · 68d ago
- With extra rest, Ohtani returns to hill -- and plate -- tonight vs. Padres MLB.com · 68d ago
- Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (biceps) exits early, won't play Sat. ESPN · 68d ago
- Shohei Ohtani removed from Dodgers comeback win over Padres with bicep tightness New York Post · 68d ago
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