Dodgers managing Shohei Ohtani's knee issues as All-Star break arrives
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are addressing Shohei Ohtani's knee troubles as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title. Ohtani will not participate in the upcoming All-Star Game following a knee draining procedure. Despite a loss to Arizona, the Dodgers lead MLB with a 61-36 record and are 11.5 games ahead in the NL West. Ohtani, who struggles with knee issues linked to his pitching mechanics, is having a strong season with a.293 batting average, 22 home runs, and an 8-2 record with a 1.79 ERA. The Dodgers' next game is against the New York Yankees.
- •Ohtani has knee draining procedure; out of All-Star Game.
- •Dodgers hold MLB's best record at 61-36.
- •Team leads Arizona by 11.5 games in the NL West.
- •Ohtani's season includes 22 home runs and 58 RBIs.
- •Dodgers next play the Yankees on Friday.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers face Ohtani knee issues in MLB three-peat bid
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to sort out two-way star Shohei Ohtani's nagging knee trouble as their bid for a third consecutive World Series crown hits the halfway stage.The Dodgers beat the Yankees in the 2024 World Series and triumphed over Toronto last year.
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