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Dodgers' Ohtani exits game due to knee discomfort in Pittsburgh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:06 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Dodgers' Ohtani exits game due to knee discomfort in Pittsburgh

Summary

Shohei Ohtani exited Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to left knee inflammation after reaching base four times and hitting a home run in the previous game. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani's availability for Friday's opener against the Chicago White Sox, contingent on his condition following travel. Justin Wrobleski also left Thursday's game early with a left hamstring contusion after a collision. Tanner Scott recorded a four-out save, bouncing back from recent bullpen struggles. Outfielder James Outman has signed with the Detroit Tigers after being claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani hit a home run in back-to-back games.
•Wrobleski exited after a collision in the fourth inning.
•Scott earned his seventh save of the season.
•James Outman joins the Tigers after his time with the Twins.

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12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Justin Wrobleski, Tanner Scott

What they're saying

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Shohei Ohtani has set the baseball world on fire on the mound despite his most recent start on Wednesday, and he’s been picking up the pace with the lumber as well since May 12. Ohtani capped off the three-game set in Pittsburgh with his second home run in as many games while reaching base four […]
— Yahoo Sports

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