Shohei Ohtani Makes Mysterious Decision Days Before Dodgers Pitching Return
Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound is in doubt after a light bullpen session.
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The reporting (8)
- Shohei Ohtani completes bullpen session; unclear if he’ll pitch Sunday Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
- Shohei Ohtani’s return to mound in question after bullpen session The New York Times · 1d ago
- Dodgers adjust Ohtani pitching plans as season winds down MLB.com · 1d ago
- Dodgers notes: Roki Sasaki’s role, LA farm system accolades True Blue LA · 1d ago
- Ohtani pitches light bullpen session; next start still uncertain MLB.com · 1d ago
- Dave Roberts reacts to concerning Shohei Ohtani development before Tigers game Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Dodgers' Ohtani (knee) 'not 100%', mound return uncertain ESPN · 1d ago
- Shohei Ohtani Makes Mysterious Decision Days Before Dodgers Pitching Return Dodgers Nation · 1d ago
The story so far
A light bullpen session has cast doubt on Shohei Ohtani's scheduled return to pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The session, completed on August 29, was described as light, and Ohtani's status for his next start is now uncertain. The Dodgers have adjusted their pitching plans as the season winds down.
The Los Angeles Times and MLB.com both note that Ohtani is not yet fully recovered from a knee injury. The New York Times and ESPN both mention that Ohtani's return to the mound is in question. The Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, reacted to the development before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
However, the exact nature of Ohtani's injury and the full extent of his recovery remain unclear. The Dodgers Nation article refers to Ohtani's decision as mysterious. The team has not specified whether Ohtani will pitch on Sunday.
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The obvious questions
What is the status of Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching?
Ohtani's return to pitching is uncertain after a light bullpen session. The Dodgers have adjusted their pitching plans, and Ohtani is not yet fully recovered from a knee injury.
When did Ohtani complete his bullpen session?
Ohtani completed his bullpen session on August 29.
What is the Dodgers' response to Ohtani's injury?
The Dodgers have adjusted their pitching plans as the season winds down. Manager Dave Roberts reacted to the development before a game against the Detroit Tigers.
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