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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani exits game with knee injury against Pirates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:43 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani exits game with knee injury against Pirates

Summary

Shohei Ohtani left the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 12 due to left knee inflammation. Prior to his exit, Ohtani went 2-for-2, hitting a homer and drawing two walks. The severity of the injury remains unclear as the team deals with multiple players on the Injured List. Ohtani's performance has been crucial for the Dodgers this season.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani left the game after experiencing knee inflammation.
•He was 2-for-2 with a home run before leaving.
•The Dodgers have several players on the Injured List.
•Ohtani is having a career-best season on the mound.

Latest Updates

9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani not in lineup, injury could be more serious than initially reported
1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Lose Shohei Ohtani To Knee Injury In Scary Update

What they're saying

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There was a collective gasp from Dodgers fans on Thursday when Shohei Ohtani exited the game after appearing to injure his knee. Any time the biggest star in MLB leaves a game early, concern is inevitable. Fortunately for Los Angeles,…
— Yahoo Sports