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Dodgers' two-way player to pitch Wednesday after knee swelling subsides
Shohei Ohtani will start on the mound against Tampa Bay on Wednesday after left knee inflammation from last week subsided. Dodgers manager said swelling has cleared and Ohtani looked ready in pregame work.
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Shohei Ohtani will pitch for the Dodgers on Wednesday against Tampa Bay after left knee swelling from his previous start dissipated. Ohtani exited last Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation. He missed Friday's game but returned for Saturday's contest.
" Roberts noted Ohtani completed catch play and planned mound work before confirming the Wednesday start. Ohtani served as designated hitter Tuesday in a 1-0 win, hitting his 15th home run. Roberts said Ohtani is "seeing the baseball well" and using the whole field effectively.
Ohtani posted a 6-2 record with a 1.06 ERA before the injury. Wednesday's outing will be his first start since leaving Pittsburgh.
Pitching plans and monitoring Ohtani will pitch Wednesday but will not hit, Roberts said. The early start presents a shorter window for preparation, but Roberts stated the team would not start him if any risk remained. Utility player Tommy Edman was reinstated Tuesday following offseason ankle surgery.
Edman, named 2024 NLCS MVP, did not play Tuesday but is expected to debut soon. Santiago Espinal was designated for assignment.
