Shohei Ohtani experienced new discomfort in his right biceps during his start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their 4-3 comeback victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. The dual-threat star, who has been managing ongoing inflammation in his left knee, revealed the biceps issue arose late in the game and led to a more cautious approach in his pitching.

Following the contest at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani was seen with ice wraps on both his left knee and right arm, which he described as a precautionary measure. Speaking through interpreter Will Ireton, Ohtani acknowledged some concern after allowing runs in the seventh inning, including a game-tying grand slam by Teoscar Hernández. Despite the discomfort, he pitched effectively through six innings, yielding three runs over 110 pitches.

Ohtani noted that the biceps soreness affected the same area where he experienced a similar issue a few months ago, though he said that earlier problem resolved quickly and he expects the current one to do the same. This recent revelation marks the first public acknowledgment that Ohtani had been dealing with a biceps concern earlier in the season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed sympathy for Ohtani’s situation but also suggested the pitcher had been unfairly challenged during his outing. The team appears to be taking a cautious approach with Ohtani’s health, mindful of his unique value as both a pitcher and hitter.

Ohtani’s knee inflammation, which has been a lingering issue, and the newly emerging biceps soreness highlight the physical demands placed on the two-way star as he continues to perform at the highest level of Major League Baseball. The Dodgers have not announced any immediate changes to his playing status but are likely monitoring his recovery closely in the days ahead.