Dodgers say Ohtani unlikely to return as a pitcher this season, batting comeback expected on Sept. 7
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- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to return as a pitcher during the current season.
- Ohtani has continued to miss games with discomfort in his right arm and neck.
- He was expected to return as a batter on Sept. 7 after sitting out four games.
Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound this season appears difficult, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Ohtani has continued to miss games for the Los Angeles Dodgers because of discomfort in his right arm and neck. Roberts made the assessment on Sept. 6.
Ohtani was, however, expected to return as a batter on Sept. 7 after missing four consecutive games.
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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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