Shohei Ohtani Expected to Pitch Off Mound Later This Week

Shohei Ohtani Expected to Pitch Off Mound Later This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch off a mound sometime later this week, but there is no timetable for his return to the rotation.

What Happened?

Ohtani had been scheduled to start against the Phillies in the finale of the three-game series in Philadelphia. However, left knee irritation that kept him out of last week's All-Star Game scrapped those plans. The four-time MVP last pitched on July 3.

Why It Matters for Shohei Ohtani

The injection, bypassing the All-Star game and skipping the scheduled start, is not because the issue is worsening. Rather, it has "not gotten better." Manager Dave Roberts said the injection is an attempt to give the team the best chance to be out of the woods entirely.

What Comes Next?

Roberts indicated Ohtani would try to throw off the mound later this week. The two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers are scheduled to visit the White House on an off day. They begin a three-game series at the New York Mets on Friday.

Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his balky knee, which does not bother him while batting. Roberts said, "All that stuff is trying to give us the best chance to be out of the woods entirely." The team is hopeful that Ohtani will be able to return to the rotation soon.

Roberts was asked if Ohtani could return to the rotation sometime in the near future, possibly as early as next week. He replied, "I don't know. He's got to play catch again and then we'll see."

The Dodgers are scheduled to visit the White House on an off day before beginning a three-game series at the New York Mets on Friday. Ohtani's return to the rotation will be a welcome boost for the team, which has been struggling with injuries lately.

Ohtani's left knee irritation has been a concern for the team, and the injection is an attempt to alleviate the issue. However, there is no guarantee that Ohtani will be able to return to the rotation soon.

The Dodgers are hopeful that Ohtani will be able to return to the rotation soon, but for now, there is no timetable for his return. The team will continue to monitor his progress and make a decision based on his condition.

What's Next for Shohei Ohtani?

Ohtani's return to the rotation will be a welcome boost for the Dodgers, who have been struggling with injuries lately. The team is hopeful that Ohtani will be able to return to the rotation soon, but for now, there is no timetable for his return.

The Dodgers are scheduled to visit the White House on an off day before beginning a three-game series at the New York Mets on Friday. Ohtani's return to the rotation will be a key factor in the team's success, and the team will continue to monitor his progress.

Ohtani's left knee irritation has been a concern for the team, and the injection is an attempt to alleviate the issue. However, there is no guarantee that Ohtani will be able to return to the rotation soon.

The Dodgers are hopeful that Ohtani will be able to return to the rotation soon, but for now, there is no timetable for his return. The team will continue to monitor his progress and make a decision based on his condition.

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