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Ohtani's Knee Woes Alter Pitching Rotation

Summary

  • Shohei Ohtani felt discomfort while throwing, impacting his start schedule.
  • The Dodgers aim to have Ohtani ready for pitching in October.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto leads majors in innings pitched per start.
Ohtani's Knee Woes Alter Pitching Rotation

Shohei Ohtani experienced discomfort while throwing, leading to a change in his planned pitching schedule for Wednesday's game. Originally set to start, Ohtani's discomfort has prompted adjustments to the team's rotation. The primary goal for the Dodgers is to ensure Ohtani is fully prepared to pitch during the crucial October games.

This situation highlights Ohtani's critical role as both a top pitcher and hitter for the team. Separately, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is making a significant impact, leading the majors with an average of 6.65 innings pitched per start. His performance is noted for its significant positive effect on the team's overall pitching depth.

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