""When you're sick and potentially dehydrated, the tax of pitching in a game wasn't worth it," Roberts said."
""Just to give him a few more days to recover," Roberts said."
""The toll of taking four or five at-bats versus pitching five innings, there's no comparison," Roberts said."
""We're trying to manage it," Roberts said. "But there are guys that are just not feeling great right now.""
Shohei Ohtani was scratched from a scheduled pitching start after feeling under the weather for several days and served as the Dodgers' designated hitter instead. Emmet Sheehan took the mound in his place, and Ohtani's next pitching appearance was moved to the weekend against the Baltimore Orioles to allow additional recovery time. Ohtani produced offensively with two doubles and a 120 mph exit-velocity solo home run. His pregame catch play was shortened due to symptoms including chest and sinus "stuff" and a "deep cough." Several other players, including Max Muncy, have experienced similar illnesses, prompting managed rest and rehab adjustments.
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