Shohei Ohtani misses third straight game as Dodgers weigh IL decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to weigh their options when it comes to Shohei Ohtani's status.Ohtani was not in the starting lineup as a designated hitter for a third straight game as the Dodgers took on the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “hopeful” that Ohtani won’t need a stint on the injury list, but the team continues to take a "day-to-day" approach with him.

Ohtani had been a constant fixture in the lineup, not having missed a game since July 30 before this latest absence.

Ohtani had some discomfort in his biceps and neck during the Dodgers' 8-6 home loss to the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 2. He went 0-for-4, but did walk and score a run.

Ohtani was working toward his first pitching start since July 3, when knee inflammation and biceps discomfort kept him off the mound. Ohtani had a short bullpen session on Aug. 28, but it wasn’t enough to earn the green light to take the mound for a game.He was working through his pitching progression, making an attempt to come back before things came to a halt following a short bullpen session.

While only the…

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