Shohei Ohtani misses second straight start with knee discomfort

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani missed his second consecutive game on July 22 due to left knee issues linked to cartilage and joint problems. After throwing a bullpen session, manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani's condition, although he has not pitched since July 3. Two orthopedic surgeons discussed Ohtani's mechanical adjustments aimed at relieving knee stress, noting the complexity of altering pitching mechanics for such an elite athlete. Ohtani has been performing well as a designated hitter, leading the Dodgers with 22 home runs this season despite the knee issues.

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