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Ohtani's bullpen session postponed due to knee setback, Dodgers manager reveals

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Shohei Ohtani's scheduled bullpen session was postponed due to a setback in his left knee.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence Ohtani will pitch again this year, possibly next month.
  • Ohtani will continue to play as a designated hitter as his knee does not affect his hitting or running.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's planned second bullpen session was abruptly canceled, casting uncertainty on his return to the pitcher's mound. Manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani experienced a slight "step backward" in his left knee following his previous throwing session.

Roberts acknowledged the setback is not ideal but maintained his belief that Ohtani will pitch again this season, potentially as early as next month. "Until he's 100% confident, and we're 100% confident, we're not going to move forward," Roberts stated, emphasizing that the cancellation, while disappointing, does not cause alarm within the team.

I said yesterday, until he's 100% confident, and we're 100% confident, we're not going to move forward.

— Dave RobertsDodgers manager Dave Roberts explaining the team's cautious approach to Ohtani's return to pitching.

Despite the pitching concerns, Ohtani himself reported that his left knee injury does not impede his ability to hit or run. Consequently, the Dodgers will continue to feature him in the lineup as a designated hitter. The team awaits further evaluation to determine Ohtani's next steps.

The cancellation of this bullpen session is certainly regrettable, but we have no unease or worry.

— Dave RobertsDodgers manager Dave Roberts addressing the team's sentiment following Ohtani's postponed bullpen session.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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