Shohei Ohtani’s pen session scheduled for today was postponed as he didn’t feel great in his last one. Dave Roberts said Via @JonHeyman on X

What happened: Dave Roberts said Shohei Ohtani experienced regression after his previous bullpen session. Roberts still expects him to pitch again this season.

Why it matters: Roberts said the delay does not change his view that Ohtani will be MVP. The interruption adds uncertainty to rotation planning before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.

By the numbers: Wednesday's bullpen session lasted 30 pitches. The postponed workout would have been his second since a July 12 knee injection.

What to watch: Mound work will remain paused until Ohtani and the club are fully confident in his knee.

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