In Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Shohei Ohtani, the star player from Japan, will not be taking the mound as the starting pitcher in their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on the 3rd. This decision comes as Ohtani is experiencing health issues.
Instead of pitching, Ohtani will participate in the game as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter (DH). The DH is a player who bats in place of the pitcher and does not play a defensive position, allowing teams to maximize their offensive potential.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp