Shohei Ohtani sidelined from pitching due to left knee irritation

Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers for an undisclosed period due to left knee irritation. He received a lubricant injection in the knee prior to the All-Star break but experienced discomfort while playing catch over the weekend. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani has no pain when hitting and is currently serving as the designated hitter. The team has opted to delay any bullpen sessions to allow for recovery, with Roberts stating, 'It’s not going to be a day-to-day thing.' Ohtani has not pitched since July 3, creating uncertainty about his return to the mound.

• 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for ‘some time’ because of left knee irritation