Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was replaced in the team's lineup late in a win over the Padres because 'his back tightened up,' manager Dave Roberts said.
Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani was removed early from Saturday’s win over the San Diego Padres because “his back tightened up,” according to manager Dave Roberts. While Roberts said his immediate concern level was 'minimal,' he was leaning toward giving the club's $700-million offseason signing the day off Sunday. The Dodgers are planning to see how Ohtani feels Sunday morning before making a decision.
So we’ll see how he comes in tomorrow.” Through a Dodgers public relations official, Ohtani declined to speak to reporters after the win. While Roberts described the decision to remove Ohtani as “precautionary,” any injury involving the two-time MVP will raise alarm bells for the organization. The 29-year-old Ohtani has been the Dodgers best player this season, batting .352 with 11 home runs , 27 RBIs and a major-league-leading 1.090 OPS.
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