The Invisible Cost of Being a Superstar The injuries that plague professional sports are well documented. Star players pushed to their limits eventually break down under strain.
But what about the human cost for athletes themselves and the teams that rely on them? Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has confirmed that Shohei Ohtani, the team's four time MVP, is struggling physically.
His performance is suffering, as is his presence on the field. "You could see the swing wasn't the swing we're used to seeing," Roberts said after Wednesday night's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.