Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani has minor blister but manager downplays concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is managing a small blister on his right middle finger, which has not affected his performance. In a recent scoreless six-inning start against the Diamondbacks, he issued only one walk. Manager Dave Roberts stated that the blister has been a non-issue and does not believe it impacts Ohtani's command. Despite recent inconsistencies, Ohtani boasts a remarkable 0.74 ERA through ten starts this season. He received a scheduled day off after his last outing, a decision made to manage his workload as a two-way player.
- •Ohtani has a 0.74 ERA through ten starts in 2026.
- •Manager Roberts expressed confidence that the blister won't affect Ohtani's pitching.
- •Ohtani received a scheduled day off following his recent start.
- •He walked eight batters in three starts before reducing it to one walk recently.
- •The Dodgers have adjusted their strategy to manage Ohtani's workload.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Dave Roberts Downplays Shohei Ohtani’s Right Blister Concern
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani has blister, but Dodgers confident it’s a non-issue
"PHOENIX –– Shohei Ohtani’s sub-1.00 ERA so far this season is even more impressive than it initially appeared. Turns out, the two-way star has been nursing a small blister on...
"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani dominated Arizona Diamondbacks despite pitching through a persistent right blister issue.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 5:00 PMDodgers' Dave Roberts Downplays Shohei Ohtani’s Right Blister Concern
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani dominated Arizona Diamondbacks despite pitching through a persistent right blister issue.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 1:32 AMShohei Ohtani has blister, but Dodgers confident it’s a non-issue
PHOENIX –– Shohei Ohtani’s sub-1.00 ERA so far this season is even more impressive than it initially appeared. Turns out, the two-way star has been nursing a small blister on...
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