Ohtani Skips Bullpen Session Over Knee
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- Shohei Ohtani skipped Saturday's bullpen session due to ongoing left knee discomfort, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying the star experienced "a little bit of regression" after his prior session Wednesday.
- The Dodgers opted to hold Ohtani out of Saturday's session as a precaution rather than push through the knee issue during his throwing progression.
Why it matters: Ohtani's bullpen progression is the key indicator of his pitching return timeline, and any "regression" after a Wednesday session signals the Dodgers are prioritizing caution over speed — meaning his two-way workload remains on hold until the knee stabilizes.
