The Ohtani Dilemma: When Health Trumps Hustle Shohei Ohtani's absence from the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup has become a familiar sight this season, with his third consecutive game out sparking concerns about his neck and right arm soreness.
Although the team hasn't placed him on the injured list yet, the question remains how much he can push through pain before the Dodgers are forced to take action.
Manager Dave Roberts' cautious optimism is understandable, given Ohtani's importance to the team.