Ohtani's pitching return stays on hold

He has not pitched since July 3.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read

What happened: Ohtani was out of the July 31 lineup with left knee soreness. Right biceps irritation has also interrupted his throwing work.

Why it matters: The overlapping issues have delayed his return to a two-way role during the regular season. His availability as a hitter is now a daily lineup concern.

By the numbers: Ohtani missed a game as a hitter June 12, exited his July 3 start with right biceps tightness and sat again July 31.

What to watch: Watch for Ohtani's return to the batting order and his next throwing session.

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