Ohtani on IL as Dodgers Push On | Sports News

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ two-way MVP frontrunner, is sidelined for 15 days on the injured list after lingering knee, biceps, and neck issues flared up post-game on September 7. Manager Dave Roberts says they waited as long as possible to let him heal — a longer absence than usual due to his dual role. Though he won’t pitch again this season, Ohtani remains eligible to return to the lineup on September 23, just before the postseason begins on the 29th. The Dodgers have called up top prospect Josue De Paula to fill his spot, but even without their superstar, they’re still heavy favorites to win it all — thanks to Ohtani’s legendary resilience, having thrived through injuries before, including winning an MVP while battling ailments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdbd099680a4148c