Shohei Ohtani Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers Place Shohei Ohtani on Injured List Amid Slump
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Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his left knee and skipped the All-Star Game in an effort to recover, but neither measure was sufficient to get him back on the mound.
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Ohtani’s slump was particularly severe over one 12-game stretch, when he went 6-for-46 without a home run and struck out 19 times.
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Trevor May argued that the Dodgers should end Ohtani’s pitching season, saying, “Shut it down. Let's just end the dream now... It's okay if he just hits. He's gotta be on the field.”
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After a Japanese fan’s video of crying over Ohtani’s absence went viral, the Dodgers contacted her and gave her a gift bag containing an Ohtani bobblehead, a Blake Snell bobblehead, a rally towel and an Ohtani replica World Series ring.
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Roberts said the Dodgers had learned lessons about managing Ohtani’s workload but rejected turning the situation into a blame exercise, saying, “It’s certainly not a blame game thing.”
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list after left-knee and right-arm problems sidelined the $700 million star for six of seven games. The New York Times reported that Ohtani is expected to return around September 23, leaving the team limited regular-season time before the postseason. Manager Dave Roberts apologized to fans while defending how the club managed Ohtani's health through rest and workload adjustments.
Ohtani's slump deepened the urgency of the shutdown. Over a brutal 12-game stretch, he went 6-for-46 without a home run and struck out 19 times. Dose.ca noted that his knee, arm, and neck issues had become too serious to manage without a complete break from competition.
The Two-Way Injury Problem
Ohtani's dual role as pitcher and hitter made injury management uniquely complex. Essentially Sports reported that his bicep and knee issues compromised both his hitting power and pitching mechanics. A knee injury from pitching also affected his batting availability, making partial rest ineffective for true recovery.
The Dodgers had tried keeping Ohtani active as a designated hitter while his arm and knee healed. He received a lubricant injection in his left knee and sat out the All-Star Game to recover. Neither measure worked. Renewed discomfort forced the team's hand toward a full shutdown.
Trevor May Calls for Ending Ohtani's Pitching Season
Former pitcher Trevor May urged the Dodgers to shut down Ohtani's pitching plans entirely. "Shut it down. Let's just end the dream now," May said. "It's okay if he just hits. He's gotta be on the field." RotoBallerBall highlighted that Ohtani's 1.79 ERA across 14 starts showed strong performance, but his limited workload weakened his Cy Young Award chances.
The decision affects Ohtani's postseason positioning. His pitching production of 95 strikeouts in 85.2 innings impressed, yet late-season absence and a batting slump damaged his MVP momentum. Choosing October health over regular-season awards shifted the Dodgers' priority away from individual accolades.
A Viral Moment Shows Fan Devotion to Ohtani
A Japanese fan's tearful video about Ohtani's absence went viral on social media. The emotional post struck a chord with fans worldwide. The Dodgers noticed the moment and took action to comfort the supporter.
The team contacted the fan and sent a gift bag with an Ohtani bobblehead, a Blake Snell bobblehead, a rally towel, and an Ohtani replica World Series ring. The gesture showed the Dodgers' recognition of how deeply their fans connected with their injured star. Dose.ca reported the story as a bright spot in an otherwise difficult situation.
Roberts Defends Team's Injury Management
Manager Dave Roberts rejected criticism that the Dodgers bungled Ohtani's care. He said the team had learned lessons about managing workload but resisted turning the situation into "a blame game thing." Roberts apologized to fans disappointed by Ohtani's absence but stood by the club's decision-making process.
The injury deadline creates a narrow postseason window. Ohtani must regain form and sharpness in less than three weeks before October play begins. The Dodgers now bet that full rest will restore him to championship form when it matters most.
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