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MLB·INJURY·July 4, 2026 07:31 AM ET

Ohtani Exits Early as a Precaution With Right Bicep Tightness After Final At-Bat

A bicep scare cuts Ohtani's two-way night short.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read
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Shohei Ohtani said he exited as a precaution and was concerned with a bicep after his last at-bat. Via @Alden_Gonzalez on X

What happened: Shohei Ohtani left the game early after his right bicep tightened up on a swing during his last at-bat, calling the exit a precaution. "On the swing I did feel it, but I was able to play through it," Ohtani said afterward. He added that he believes the issue will heal quickly.

Why it matters: Any arm concern for Ohtani carries double weight because it threatens both his bat and his work on the mound, and the Dodgers are treating it carefully — Dave Roberts said Ohtani will not DH tomorrow as a precautionary move. It is his second in-game health scare in recent weeks, after being forced out of a game in Pittsburgh in mid-June.

By the numbers: Before exiting, Ohtani completed a full pitching outing: 6.0 innings, 7 hits, 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 9 strikeouts.

What to watch: Watch for an update from the Dodgers on how the bicep responds overnight and when Ohtani returns to the lineup; Roberts has already ruled him out of DH duty for tomorrow's game.

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