​Why Shohei Ohtani isn’t playing tonight in All-Star Game for Dodgers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Shohei Ohtani is an All Star, because of course he is.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut the National League will have to win without him. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar isn’t actually playing for the NL.He was elected as the starting designated hitter for the NL.Kyle Schwarber, though, is starting in the DH spot.MORE: How Jordan Walker overcame the bust labelOhtani is recovering from an injury, and so he and the Dodgers are being careful.He’s getting treatment for ongoing irritation in his left knee.Given that Ohtani plays on both sides of the ball, it’s really not something the Dodgers can afford to mess with.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt means fans don’t get to see Ohtani on the field in the Midsummer Classic.The hope for the Dodgers, though, is that he’ll be available for the Fall Classic as they try to three-peat.Rintaro Sasaki has a big choice to make between MLB and NPBCC Sabathia’s son gets drafted by one of his former teamsAfter 9 years in the minor leagues, a magical moment for Tigers catcherHow Rays turned Tim Beckham bust draft pick into Junior CamineroBarry Bonds’ nephew has a chance to be key pick in 2026 MLB Draft