Dodgers evaluate whether Shohei Ohtani should continue pitching rehabilitation this season

Shohei Ohtani has not pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers since July 3 due to lingering left knee inflammation and right biceps discomfort. While he continues to participate in throwing progressions, his offensive performance saw a decline in August with a.795 OPS. Critics suggest the team should end his pitching rehabilitation to prioritize his health and plate production. The Los Angeles Dodgers currently maintain a starting rotation that includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow. Team leadership faces a decision on whether the risk of continued mound work outweighs the potential benefits for the postseason.

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