Dodgers place Shohei Ohtani on injured list as Freddie Freeman rests knee

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani to the injured list on Wednesday, keeping the designated hitter out of the lineup for the remainder of the regular season. Ohtani is ineligible to return until September 23, leaving him available for only the final five games of the schedule. Simultaneously, the team held Freddie Freeman out of the starting lineup to treat a sore right knee. Manager Dave Roberts stated that the team does not intend to place Freeman on the injured list, hoping that an off day on Thursday will allow him to return for a weekend series in Miami. The Dodgers remain focused on securing the second seed in the National League to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. The coaching staff will re-evaluate Freeman’s status on Friday before deciding if he can return to the field.

• 12:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani on injured list, Freddie Freeman sits