Major League Baseball coach Maddon announced on the 30th that Shohei Ohtani will avoid the starting pitcher against the Yankees on the 31st.
When Otani stood at bat in the Padres game on the 28th, the ball of the opponent pitcher hit near his right wrist.
Otani continued to participate after that, and the X-ray examination after the match showed that there was no abnormality.
"He's okay, but he's still in pain. He'll be playing as a batter until he can pitch again. Otani announced that he would avoid pitching against the Yankees in Anaheim on the 31st.
On the 30th, Otani did not practice pitching with a bullpen, which is usually the day before the starting pitcher, but finished the practice with only a light catch ball.
Otani will play as the second designated hitter in the Yankees match on the 30th.