Shohei Ohtani is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Thursday, as injury worries continue to mount around the star’s health.
It is Ohtani’s first day off in more than a month. The Dodgers have Tommy Edman in his usual leadoff spot and fourth outfielder Alex Call serving as designated hitter.
The decision to sit Ohtani comes a day after a four-strikeout performance against the St. Louis Cardinals, during which his swing was visibly compromised.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed what everyone was seeing after the game:
I saw the shaking of the arm. I saw wincing. Clearly the swings aren’t who he is. Obviously, there’s some compensation…
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