The Los Angeles Dodgers are closely monitoring the progress of injured star Shohei Ohtani, who has been advised to take it easy by manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani suffered a bruised hamstring when he was hit by a pickoff throw during the Dodgers’ last homestand and has been struggling with his speed ever since.
Roberts emphasized the importance of Ohtani managing his hamstring and being cautious with his movements, as he is a key player for the team. Despite some concerns about his condition, Roberts noted that Ohtani’s condition was improving day by day, and he was better on Saturday than he was on Friday. The team wants to make sure not to rush Ohtani’s return to full speed while still valuing his presence.
In Saturday night’s 3-1 loss to the Reds, Ohtani went 1 for 4 with three strikeouts. He struggled in the series opener as well, going 0 for 5 in a game also won by Cincinnati. However, the team remains optimistic that Ohtani will be fully fit before pushing him back into full action once again.
Overall, the Dodgers are taking a cautious approach to Ohtani’s injury and prioritizing his well-being over rushing his return to the field. As a key player for the team, they want to make sure Ohtani is fully fit before putting him back on the field.
