Ohtani to skip Sunday start due to biceps discomfort; All-Star pitching appearance unlikely

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will sit out Sunday's game after experiencing discomfort in his right biceps during Saturday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts announced that Ohtani will undergo treatment and his next pitching appearance remains uncertain.

Ohtani pitched six innings on Saturday, throwing 110 pitches, his highest total since undergoing elbow surgery in September 2023. As a hitter, he went 0-for-3 with one walk and was removed for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning. Ohtani reported feeling discomfort in his right biceps during his final at-bat, though he noted it only affected his swing.

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The pitcher Ohtani today threw 6 innings without a decision, which is his highest total since undergoing surgery on his right elbow in September 2023.

"Pitcher Ohtani" completed his outing without a decision, while "Hitter Ohtani" was removed as a precautionary measure. "The pitcher Ohtani today threw 6 innings without a decision, which is his highest total since undergoing surgery on his right elbow in September 2023," the article stated. "Hitter Shohei" went 0-for-3 and was replaced in the seventh inning.

Roberts indicated that Ohtani's scheduled start on July 11 against the Arizona Diamondbacks before the All-Star break is a potential option to be canceled, but no immediate decision will be made. Ohtani is still expected to participate in the All-Star Game, though his chances of pitching are considered very low, with the final decision resting with the player himself.

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Hitter Shohei went 0-for-3 and was replaced in the seventh inning.