Ohtani to rest next game due to biceps pain after Padres start

LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is slated to take a day off from playing following his start against the San Diego Padres on April 4. The Japanese two-way player experienced pain in his right biceps during the game, leading to his early removal.

Ohtani pitched six innings in the game held at Dodger Stadium, giving up seven hits, including one home run, and allowing three runs. He also went hitless in three at-bats. According to MLB.com, Ohtani felt physical discomfort during the game, prompting his exit. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani felt an issue with his right biceps during his last at-bat and was replaced as a precautionary measure.

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Ohtani felt something in his right biceps during his last at-bat. We took him out as a precaution.

"Ohtani felt something in his right biceps during his last at-bat. We took him out as a precaution," Roberts stated. "He is scheduled to miss tomorrow's game."

The game was challenging for Ohtani from the start, as he allowed consecutive walks and hits in the first inning, leading to runs. While he managed to retire batters in order in the second and third innings, he gave up a solo home run in the fourth and an RBI double in the sixth. The decision to rest him aims to prevent further injury and ensure his availability for future games.

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He is scheduled to miss tomorrow's game.