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Dodgers’ Ohtani Neck Soreness Puts Him on Day-to-Day

9/10/2026

Summary

Roberts Mulls IL

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani could be placed on the injured list.
Roberts cited soreness in Ohtani’s neck and right arm, keeping him day-to-day.
Ohtani missed Wednesday’s lineup after Roberts promised he would play, marking his first back-to-back absences this season.
He has not pitched since July 3, and a 15-day IL stint would end his 2026 pitching.

Summary

Betts Go-Ahead

Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth, giving the Dodgers a 7-5 win.
Dalton Rushing returned to the injured list on September 6 because of right elbow discomfort.
Rookie catcher Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. was recalled to replace Rushing on the active roster.
Bobby Miller was activated from the 60-day IL, making his first MLB appearance since May 2025.

History

Historical Context

The 1994–1995 Major League Baseball strike, ending on April 2 1995 after a 232-day shutdown, forced teams to overhaul roster strategies. The Los Angeles Dodgers, under manager Tommy Lasorda, carried 12 players on the 60-day injured list during the 1995 campaign, a record then. Today, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts navigates similar challenges, placing Shohei Ohtani on the injured list, recalling rookie Eliezer Alfonzo Jr., and activating Bobby Miller after extended absences. These roster adjustments echo the strike-era emphasis on depth, prompting the Dodgers to prioritize versatile players and flexible contracts for sustained competitiveness.

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Roberts Mulls IL

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani could be placed on the injured list.
Roberts cited soreness in Ohtani’s neck and right arm, keeping him day-to-day.
Ohtani missed Wednesday’s lineup after Roberts promised he would play, marking his first back-to-back absences this season.
He has not pitched since July 3, and a 15-day IL stint would end his 2026 pitching.

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