The Los Angeles Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup for a second straight night, with management citing lingering injury concerns. The team takes a cautious approach as Ohtani continues to rehab and does not appear ready to play both ways immediately.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani wants to play, including a desire to face the Seattle Mariners, but the decision rests with the club. Reports attribute different aspects of the situation to ongoing issues, including left knee soreness and a biceps-related concern that affects his availability. Roberts describes the approach as hopeful, but he is not confident Ohtani can avoid a stint on the injured list.

Across outlets, the central context is that the Dodgers are managing multiple health issues as they weigh short-term participation against potential longer-term risk. One line of coverage emphasizes shutting down Ohtani from pitching temporarily to avoid worsening a knee injury, while still keeping him available as a designated hitter. Another emphasis is that his health could affect the team’s playoff readiness if he remains limited.