Dodgers provide positive update on Shohei Ohtani's knee injury status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers received a reassuring update regarding Shohei Ohtani's knee injury after he left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. An MRI conducted showed no significant damage, with manager Dave Roberts indicating that Ohtani is not expected to be placed on the injured list. Although Ohtani was absent from the lineup against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, there is optimism he could return to play over the weekend and is expected to start against the Tampa Bay Rays. The news suggests that his injury may not be as serious as initially feared.
- •Ohtani left Thursday's game due to a knee issue against the Pirates.
- •MRI results came back clean, indicating no significant damage.
- •Manager Dave Roberts ruled out an injured list situation.
- •Ohtani is likely to return to the lineup this weekend.
- •He is expected to make his next start against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers receive huge Shohei Ohtani update on knee injury after MRI
"This is some big news for the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani.
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