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Dodgers Shocking Leave Shohei Ohtani Out of Lineup vs. Mets After Injury
TL;DR
Shohei Ohtani will pitch but not bat in the Dodgers' game against the Mets due to an unspecified injury. Kyle Tucker will take Ohtani's place in the batting lineup.
Apr 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) steps on to the mound after the game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is absent from the lineup for the New York Mets for the series finale, though he will still be pitching.
Ohtani is still making his pitching start, though he is not going to be batting, with Kyle Tucker leading off in his place and catcher Dalton Rushing getting a start at the designated hitter spot.
Manager Dave Roberts said that Ohtani was starting as a pitcher when asked about his injury on Wednesday, though he did not clarify his hitting status.
Ohtani was hit by a pitch by David Peterson on Monday for the series opener against the Mets, striking his shoulder.
Apr 14, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) steps on to the mound after the game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Q&A
Why is Shohei Ohtani not batting against the Mets?
Shohei Ohtani is not batting due to an unspecified injury, although he will still be pitching in the game.
Who is replacing Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers' lineup?
Kyle Tucker is replacing Shohei Ohtani in the batting lineup for the game against the New York Mets.
What did Dodgers manager Dave Roberts say about Ohtani's injury?
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani will start as a pitcher but did not provide details regarding his hitting status or the nature of the injury.