Ohtani scratched from Friday start, to miss All-Star Game

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Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Ohtani scratched from Friday start, to miss All-Star Game
Summary

Shohei Ohtani is scratched from his scheduled pitching start on Friday due to ongoing irritation in his left knee. The decision comes as Ohtani has been dealing with this injury recently, and it rules him out of the upcoming All-Star Game. The injury was aggravated, necessitating his withdrawal from the start, highlighting concerns about his health as the regular season progresses. Further updates on his condition and potential recovery timeline are anticipated.

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  • Ohtani scratched from Friday's scheduled start.
  • Continued irritation in his left knee cited as reason.
  • Will miss the upcoming All-Star Game.
  • Ohtani has been managing this injury in recent games.
  • Updates on his recovery are expected.
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Shohei Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled pitching start on Friday due to continued irritation in his left knee

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