Los Angeles Dodgers bench Shohei Ohtani again amid ongoing injury concerns

The Los Angeles Dodgers removed Shohei Ohtani from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. This absence follows a single appearance on Monday after the two-way player missed four consecutive games. Ohtani is currently dealing with soreness in his left knee and bicep, which he attributed to the physical demands of his pitching delivery and throwing volume. His performance at the plate has declined during this period, with the designated hitter recording six hits in his last 52 at-bats. The organization is now weighing whether to place Ohtani on the injured list to provide total rest or utilize the bench to address mechanical issues with his swing. Ohtani originally paused his pitching duties in early July to manage the physical toll of his two-way workload.

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