Ohtani Out, Dodgers Turn to Bullpen | Phoenix News

Shohei Ohtani’s knee irritation sidelines him from his Friday start and All-Star Game, handing Arizona Diamondbacks a major break — they’ll dodge his elite arm and face a bullpen game instead. While Ohtani still DHs for the Dodgers, his absence leaves the Diamondbacks with a chance to turn the tide against a team he’s dominated this season, including a recent six-inning shutout. With a 46-47 record, Arizona’s playoff push gains momentum — and Kyle Hurt’s short outings won’t be the same as facing Ohtani’s 1.79 ERA. 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/f10dfe208fd6bda8