Shohei Ohtani No Longer All-Star Game Pitching Candidate After Dodgers Delay Start

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Shohei Ohtani No Longer All-Star Game Pitching Candidate After Dodgers Delay Start

Dodgers pushed Ohtani's start back two days for extra rest during a 13-game stretch without an off day and a lingering knee issue. "No longer is a viable candidate to pitch in the All-Star Game," per Bob Nightengale. He will pitch next weekend on short rest for the July 14 game. Ohtani has a 1.58 ERA with 86 strikeouts.

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