Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ star player, has been dealing with a bruised hamstring injury, according to manager Dave Roberts. The injury occurred when Ohtani was hit by a pickoff throw during the team’s last homestand. On Saturday, Ohtani appeared to be running at less than full speed while hitting a triple in the sixth inning of the game.
Roberts emphasized the importance of Ohtani being cautious and smart with his hamstring, indicating that he should not push himself too hard. Despite his injury, Ohtani’s condition was better on Saturday compared to the previous day. Roberts stressed the significance of having Ohtani in the lineup but also acknowledged the need to avoid exacerbating the injury.
In Saturday night’s game against the Reds, Ohtani went 1 for 4 with three strikeouts as the Dodgers suffered a 3-1 loss. He had a hitless game in the series opener on Friday, which was also won by the Reds. The teams are set to play the series finale on Sunday afternoon.
