Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani does not pitch on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers after his left knee and overall body are not at full strength. Multiple outlets report Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani is not pain-free and is being held back from the mound.
The decision follows knee discomfort Ohtani experiences during a bullpen session before Friday’s game. Earlier expectations around Sunday had him starting and pitching at least an inning, according to Yahoo Sports. Fox Sports also links the change in plan to the discomfort during that bullpen work and says Ohtani will not pitch.
Across the reports, the common thread is that Ohtani’s condition is not fully resolved, leading to a cautious approach for his next appearance. The sources differ mainly in how early expectations are framed—Yahoo emphasizes that he was still expected to pitch at least an inning—while Fox and later Yahoo coverage focus on the confirmed decision that he will not pitch Sunday.
