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Shohei Ohtani left out of Dodgers starting lineup for second straight day, may rest longer

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Shohei Ohtani missed the Dodgers’ starting lineup for a second consecutive day against the Nationals on May 5, Japan time.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani needs to be in a condition where he feels, “This is okay,” when he returns.
  • The description indicates that Ohtani may take several more days of rest.

Shohei Ohtani was left out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup for a second consecutive day, missing the Nationals game on May 5, Japan time.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani needs to reach a condition in which he feels, “This is okay,” the next time he plays. The comments raised the possibility that Ohtani could remain out for several more days.

The next time he plays, he needs to be in a condition where he thinks, ‘This is okay.’

· Dave RobertsThe Dodgers manager explained why Ohtani may need additional rest before returning.
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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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