Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup Friday, but avoids IL

Shohei Ohtani will not be in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup on Friday, but the team has decided to keep him off the injured list. The absence appears to be a precautionary measure, suggesting Ohtani is dealing with some degree of discomfort or fatigue without a serious underlying injury. The Dodgers are hopeful the two-way star will be available to return to action in the near future.