Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani sidelined with knee inflammation against White Sox
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Shohei Ohtani will not participate in Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to knee inflammation, according to the Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts previously indicated low concern about Ohtani's injury, which was later clarified to focus on his knee rather than his hamstring. The imaging results showed no structural damage, and Ohtani is expected to rest for an additional day, with a possible return on Saturday or Sunday. Roberts expressed confidence that Ohtani will pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.
- •Ohtani misses Friday's game against the White Sox.
- •Imaging shows no structural damage to his knee.
- •Roberts expects Ohtani back Saturday or Sunday.
- •Ohtani remains a top contender for MVP and Cy Young.
- •Dodgers aim to manage his workload during injury recovery.
- 11:57 PMESPN — Ohtani not in Dodgers' lineup Friday, but avoids I...
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup against White Sox because of knee soreness
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Give Shohei Ohtani Injury Details After White Sox Miss
"Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation. Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for Friday night's series opener at the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night’s 8-6 win at Pittsburgh.
"Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the White Sox on Friday, one day after he was removed from a game in Pittsburgh because of left knee inflammation.
"The Dodgers have addressed star Shohei Ohtani's knee injury, which will keep him out of Friday's game vs. the White Sox.
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External links- ESPNJun 12, 2026, 11:57 PMOhtani not in Dodgers' lineup Friday, but avoids I...
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' lineup for their series opener against the White Sox on Friday, one day after he was removed from a game in Pittsburgh because of left knee inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:57 PMDodgers star Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup against White Sox because of knee soreness
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is day to day with left knee inflammation. Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for Friday night's series opener at the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Thursday night’s 8-6 win at Pittsburgh.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 10:20 PMDodgers Give Shohei Ohtani Injury Details After White Sox Miss
The Dodgers have addressed star Shohei Ohtani's knee injury, which will keep him out of Friday's game vs. the White Sox.
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