Shohei Otani has missed 4 consecutive games and the head coach revealed that he is expected to return to the starting lineup tomorrow.

Shohei Ohtani. (Reuters)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japan's second-string star Shohei Ohtani has hit a slump recently and is suffering from injuries. Today, he has been exempted from the game for 4 consecutive games. It is also the first time he has missed 4 consecutive games after joining the Dodgers. Head coach Dave Roberts revealed good news in an interview today. Ohtani is expected to return to the starting lineup tomorrow against the Redskins.

According to major league rules, a player can be placed on the disabled list retroactively to the number of days he has been absent in the past, but it can only be for a maximum of 3 days. Ohtani will be absent from the 4th Taiwan time. If he is to be placed on the disabled list and let him return in the shortest possible time, a decision must be made today.

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Regarding whether to put Ohtani Shohei on the disabled list, head coach Robles said in an interview before the game that Ohtani should complete the scheduled training today. If there are no problems, he should be able to prepare for tomorrow's game.

Robles also revealed Ohtani's physical condition. After yesterday's training, his physical condition was not bad. Robles said: "So as long as there is no deterioration in the future and he can maintain such a good condition, we plan to let him play tomorrow."

However, the possibility of Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound before the playoffs is very low. Robles said that although pitching training has not officially stopped yet, everyone should be able to figure out the answer by themselves as long as they look at the calendar and think about how many pitches he has pitched this week.