Shohei Ohtani sits out Dodgers' win over Mariners amid new concerns about his knee

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Ohtani reported soreness Wednesday night in his left knee, which he treated over the All-Star break with a lubricating Orthovisc injection and rest. AdvertisementRoberts said he’s “very confident” that Ohtani will be in the lineup Friday when the Dodgers open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox. “The last couple days he’s been on base a lot more,” Roberts said. AdvertisementDodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki delivers during the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers (69-40), even before any potential trade deadline additions, are deep enough to weather more frequent days off for Ohtani, if necessary.