On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers finished their series with the Seattle Mariners (at home).The Dodgers won by a score of 6-2.That said, Shohei Ohtani was not in the lineup.ESPN wrote: “Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Thursday because of lingering soreness in his left knee,

Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers' lineup in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Mariners because of lingering soreness in his left knee, but manager Dave Roberts said he will be back Friday.

Shohei Ohtani sat out for a day, but Dave Roberts made clear it wasn't cause for concern heading into the Red Sox series.

It’s a rare off-day for Shohei Ohtani on Thursday. The reports coming from Los Angeles Dodgers insiders indicate it’s a precautionary day off, but Dave Roberts will likely have more on the decision in a couple of hours if he speaks to reporters before the Mariners series finale.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara initially said he was “trying to make ends meet” before the slugger paid his debts.