Shohei Ohtani has biceps injury, return to pitching uncertain

Shohei Ohtani crushed a leadoff home run Tuesday night, further proving his importance to the Dodgers even as uncertainty grows around his ability to pitch again this season.

But it goes without saying that the return of a fully healthy Ohtani — one that can be his one-of-a-kind self at both the plate and on the mound — would be a boon to Los Angeles’ chances of a World Series three-peat.