Ohtani receives lubricant injection in left knee, not drainage
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:18 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, according to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. The procedure did not involve draining any fluid from the knee. Ohtani was included in the lineup for Friday's game and is expected to make his next start on Wednesday at Philadelphia.
- •Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his left knee.
- •Manager Dave Roberts confirmed no fluid was drained.
- •He played in the lineup on July 17.
- •Ohtani is likely to start next on July 20 against Philadelphia.
- 11:01 PMESPN MLB — Ohtani had lubricant injected into knee, not drain...
"Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star did not have fluid drained, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani was in the lineup Friday and will likely will make his next start Wednesday at Philadelphia.
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