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Ohtani Sits Again as Dodgers Consider Injured List

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shohei Ohtani missed the Dodgers' lineup in the 6-5 win over Washington.
He sat out three straight games, his first streak since joining the Dodgers in 2024.
Ohtani is dealing with left knee and right biceps discomfort that limited his recent play.
Dodgers could place him on the injured list, and a two-way player must stay at least 15 days.

History

Historical Context

In 1973 the American League adopted the designated hitter by an 8-4 vote, with Ron Blomberg of the New York Yankees becoming the first full-time DH. After the National League used the DH in the 2020 pandemic season and made it permanent in 2022—introducing the “Ohtani rule” that lets a pitcher stay as DH—Shohei Ohtani’s 15-day injured-list case revives the original debate over roster flexibility.

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani missed the Dodgers' lineup in the 6-5 win over Washington.
He sat out three straight games, his first streak since joining the Dodgers in 2024.
Ohtani is dealing with left knee and right biceps discomfort that limited his recent play.
Dodgers could place him on the injured list, and a two-way player must stay at least 15 days.

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