The Los Angeles Dodgers may have swept the Cincinnati Reds in their three-game series, but it has now come with some bad news. While speaking to reporters, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Shohei Ohtani will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to his right biceps and left knee injuries. "We're going to IL Shohei," Roberts said.
"Talking to Shohei, the doctors, the training staff, it's the right thing to do. I think that, you know, we tried to kick the can as much as we could." Ohtani being placed on the injured list is undoubtedly notable news. This is because he is not only their best player, but the playoffs are also around the corner for the Dodgers.
Due to this, the Dodgers will be hoping that Ohtani is fully healthy once his stint on the 15-day injured list passes. With the Dodgers sporting an 89-57 record and being 11 games ahead of the San Diego Padres for first place in the NL West, they can handle being without Ohtani down the stretch. The Dodgers need him to be at his best for the playoffs, so this injury list placement could end up being the best thing for the superstar slugger.
In 130 games this season with the Dodgers, Ohtani has posted 30 home runs, 80 RBI, and a .277 batting average. Ohtani has also made 14 pitching appearances this campaign for Los Angeles, posting an 8-2 record, 1.79 ERA, and 95 strikeouts.
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