Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was removed from Friday night's game as a hitter in the bottom of the seventh inning.While Ohtani exited as a pitcher after six innings and 110 pitches, his being removed as the designated hitter was a concerning development.After the game, Ohtani revealed why he left the game, telling reporters he felt something in his bicep in his last at-bat. He added that the move was "precautionary."Shohei Ohtani said he came out of the game in the seventh because he felt something in his bicep his last at-batCalled it “precautionary” https://t.co/Q6mchl2FbQ— Jack Harris (@ByJackHarris) July 4, 2026Ohtani has been battling a knee injury since exiting the Dodgers' June 11 game. Roberts said earlier this week that the two-way star still wasn't 100 percent healthy.“I don’t think he’s 100 percent with his knee," Roberts said. "But as far as his swing mechanics, where he’s at, he’s on balance. He’s 100 percent in the box." An additional issue with Ohtani is the last thing the Dodgers want to see. However, the fact that Ohtani's removal was precationary is at least a promising sign.This story will be updated (refresh the page for the fully updated article)...Sign up for our free newsletter and follow us on X/Twitter and Facebook for the latest news.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow