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Ohtani benched again a day after return as Dodgers cite no physical concern

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • The Los Angeles Dodgers left Shohei Ohtani out of their starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds, one day after his return from a four-game absence.
  • Ohtani went hitless in three at-bats in his return, while recent struggles and minor injuries have highlighted possible fatigue concerns.
  • The report says the Dodgers indicated there was no physical issue serious enough to raise concern.

Shohei Ohtani was back on the bench just one day after returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup, prompting questions about whether his latest omission reflected performance rather than a physical problem.

The Dodgers left Ohtani out of the starting lineup for their game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on the 9th, Korea time. He had missed four consecutive games before returning against Cincinnati on the 8th.

Ohtani went hitless in three at-bats in that game. The report said his recent slump, combined with minor injuries, had exposed limits in his physical condition. It also cited the Dodgers as saying there was “nothing to be concerned about physically.”

There is nothing to be concerned about physically.

· Los Angeles DodgersThe Dodgers’ reported assessment addressed concerns about Ohtani’s condition after he returned to the lineup.
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