Ohtani's Long Road Back: Dodgers' Injury Woes Raise Questions About Pitching's Dark Arts The recent injury to closer Edwin Diaz and Shohei Ohtani's slow return to form serve as a poignant reminder of the fragile ecosystem surrounding baseball.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' struggles with pitching injuries are not new, but their cumulative effect on the team is starting to take its toll.
Ohtani, a four time MVP candidate, has been out since July 3 due to left knee inflammation and right biceps discomfort.