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Roberts to Decide Ohtani’s Friday Opener After Injury Update

9/5/2026

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave Shohei Ohtani a day off after his uncomfortable outing.
Ohtani struck out four times in the Dodgers' 10-inning 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Roberts said Ohtani complained of right biceps and neck pain that have persisted for weeks.
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of left knee and right biceps issues.
Roberts will decide Ohtani’s Friday series opener after Thursday’s trainer meeting.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave Shohei Ohtani a day off after his uncomfortable outing.
Ohtani struck out four times in the Dodgers' 10-inning 8-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Roberts said Ohtani complained of right biceps and neck pain that have persisted for weeks.
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 because of left knee and right biceps issues.
Roberts will decide Ohtani’s Friday series opener after Thursday’s trainer meeting.