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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts: Ohtani likely misses next game

9/4/2026

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will likely miss a game.
Roberts said Ohtani’s right biceps and left-knee pain have altered his swing.
Ohtani went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the 8-6 loss to St. Louis on Sept. 2, 2026.
He has not pitched since July 3 because of left-knee inflammation.
Dodgers have lost six of eight games but still lead the NL West.

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Historical Context

In 2009, New York Yankees ace CC Sabathia missed ten regular-season starts due to a shoulder injury, yet the team still captured the AL East title. Sabathia’s 13-2 record before the layoff contributed a 0.78 winning percentage, while the Yankees posted a 103-59 overall record that season. Today, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts warns that Shohei Ohtani’s biceps and knee ailments have limited his swing, mirroring Sabathia’s injury-driven absence. If Ohtani’s recovery stalls, Los Angeles could lose critical games, jeopardizing its NL West lead and echoing the Yankees’ reliance on depth.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani will likely miss a game.
Roberts said Ohtani’s right biceps and left-knee pain have altered his swing.
Ohtani went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the 8-6 loss to St. Louis on Sept. 2, 2026.
He has not pitched since July 3 because of left-knee inflammation.
Dodgers have lost six of eight games but still lead the NL West.

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