Dodgers face injury challenges with Ohtani, Smith, and Hernandez updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Dodgers concluded their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday and are set to host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Shohei Ohtani encountered issues, allowing four runs in one inning before switching to designated hitter. He is expected to make his next start despite dealing with knee inflammation and a blister. Will Smith may not return by Friday, while Teoscar Hernandez could start a rehab assignment next week. Ryan Ward, recently called up, continues to adapt after a prior stint in the minors.
- •Dodgers swept Rays and will play Orioles next.
- •Ohtani gives up four runs before switching to DH.
- •Smith unlikely to return Friday; health being prioritized.
- •Hernandez expected to take live batting practice soon.
- •Ward aims to improve his adaptation to MLB pitching.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes – Shohei Ohtani, Ryan Ward, plus injury updates
- 12:05 PMTrue Blue LA — Dodgers notes - Shohei Ohtani, Ryan Ward, plus injury updates - True Blue LA
"Injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, and Will Smith, as well as Ryan Ward’s adjustment to the big leagues while filling in for Teoscar
"Injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, and Will Smith, as well as Ryan Ward’s adjustment to the bigs
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:05 PMDodgers notes – Shohei Ohtani, Ryan Ward, plus injury updates
Injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, and Will Smith, as well as Ryan Ward’s adjustment to the bigs
- True Blue LAJun 18, 2026, 12:05 PMDodgers notes - Shohei Ohtani, Ryan Ward, plus injury updates - True Blue LA
Injury updates on Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, and Will Smith, as well as Ryan Ward’s adjustment to the big leagues while filling in for Teoscar
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