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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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 (6)
- Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers taking cautious approach with his biceps ailment Los Angeles Times · 8h ago
- Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani lifted for pinch hitter after he feels something while swinging The New York Times · 8h ago
- Shohei Ohtani unlikely to pitch in MLB All-Star Game with Dodgers' pitching rotation shuffle Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- With extra rest, Ohtani returns to hill -- and plate -- tonight vs. Padres MLB.com · 8h ago
- Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (biceps) exits early, won't play Sat. ESPN · 8h ago
- Shohei Ohtani removed from Dodgers comeback win over Padres with bicep tightness New York Post · 8h ago
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