Shohei Ohtani Scratched from Start Due to Knee Discomfort

Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from his Wednesday pitching start against Philadelphia due to left knee discomfort. While he has put pitching on hold for the immediate future, manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani could potentially throw a bullpen session as soon as this weekend. There is currently no set timetable for his return to the rotation, and the injury has sparked internal debate regarding the Dodgers' trade deadline strategy.