Shohei Ohtani Will Not Pitch Sunday; Dodgers Determining Next Steps
Shohei Ohtani's pitching status for the Dodgers is in doubt, with a key game on the line.
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The story so far
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The team is assessing its options for the upcoming game. The uncertainty stems from Ohtani's lingering knee soreness, which has raised questions about his availability for the postseason.
The Dodgers are weighing their choices for a starter in Game 4. The New York Post and CBS Sports have both covered the injury and its potential impact on the team's strategy. The Los Angeles Times and True Blue LA have published commentary on the situation.
The next steps for the Dodgers will depend on Ohtani's recovery and the team's strategic decisions.
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Coverage (7)
- Shohei Ohtani's Injury Raises Questions About Dodgers' Game 4 Starter Decision Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Dodgers Poised for Postseason: Ohtani's Injury Update Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Time for Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani to be shut down as pitcher to boost October hopes New York Post · 1d ago
- Commentary: No two ways about it Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
- Dodgers news: Shohei Ohtani still not cleared to make pitching start True Blue LA · 1d ago
- Shohei Ohtani's return to Dodgers rotation uncertain as knee soreness lingers CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Plaschke: No two ways about it Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What is the status of Shohei Ohtani's injury?
Ohtani has lingering knee soreness, which has prevented him from being cleared to pitch in the upcoming game.
How does Ohtani's injury affect the Dodgers?
The Dodgers are determining their next steps for Game 4, as Ohtani's availability is uncertain.
What are the Dodgers considering for Game 4?
The team is assessing its options for a starter, given Ohtani's injury.
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