Ohtani Pulled from Lineup, Dodgers Prioritize Health

0:00It's April 17, welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Shohei Otani, the Dodger's two-way superstar, is out of the starting line-up for Wednesday's series finale against the New York Metz. He took a pitch right to the shoulder on Monday, and that's got the team holding him back from hitting today. Instead, the Dodgers are slotting him in just to start on the mound. It's a smart move to protect a phenom while keeping him active. Major Dave Roberts confirmed Otani's dealing with some lingering soreness from that hit. The guys gone 0 for 7 at the plate since then, so they're not pushing it. Roberts added that pitching only gives Otani the best shot to stay loose out there. No need to risk more swings right now. Dodgers wrapping this series cautious, prioritizing Otani's health for the long haul ahead.