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Dave Roberts optimistic Shohei Ohtani plays Saturday against White Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 4:23 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Dave Roberts optimistic Shohei Ohtani plays Saturday against White Sox

Summary

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Shohei Ohtani's return for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani missed the Friday matchup due to left knee inflammation, stemming from accumulated pain, but scans showed no structural damage. Roberts indicated that they decided to rest Ohtani to manage the injury effectively. He mentioned Ohtani would undergo a workout to assess readiness for Saturday's game.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani sits out the Friday game against the White Sox.
•Roberts confirmed no structural damage to Ohtani’s knee.
•Ohtani's injury is due to normal wear and tear.
•Roberts hopes Ohtani will play Saturday after a workout.
•The team prioritizes managing Ohtani’s health without placing him on the IL.

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4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts ‘Optimistic’ Shohei Ohtani Returns Saturday vs. White Sox

What they're saying

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spoke after the team's loss to the Chicago White Sox and relayed a positive message about Shohei Ohtani.
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