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The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Athletics to get some extra rest, manager Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are in the midst of playing 13 games in 13 days, and Roberts wanted to make sure that the Japanese sensation got a break. Ohtani is slated to pitch in San Diego on Friday. Roberts indicated that Ohtani will be the Dodgers designated hitter for the series finale against the A’s on Wednesday. Ohtani is 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA in 13 starts this season. The four-time MVP has 82 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 2/3 innings this season.

Shohei Ohtani left Friday night's game against the San Diego Padres with a right biceps issue. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar was hitless in three at-bats during a 4-3 victory. On the mound, he allowed three runs in six innings and threw a season-high 110 pitches. He says he felt the biceps issue during his final at-bat in the sixth. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani will rest and receive treatment on Saturday. Ohtani has been dealing with left knee soreness and a blister on his right hand. Roberts says it's unlikely that Ohtani will pitch in the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.