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Ohtani set to start against Rays after knee swelling subsides

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:03 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Ohtani set to start against Rays after knee swelling subsides

Summary

Shohei Ohtani will start for the Dodgers on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, as announced by manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani experienced inflammation in his left knee last Thursday, which caused him to miss the following game but he returned on Saturday. Roberts confirmed that the swelling has now 'completely dissipated,' indicating Ohtani is ready to pitch. There is still uncertainty if he will also bat during the game. Wednesday's matchup is an early afternoon start.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani's record stands at 6-2 with a 1.06 ERA.
•He returned to play on Saturday after missing one game due to injury.
•Roberts emphasized monitoring Ohtani closely to avoid potential risks.
•The game against the Rays will start early Wednesday afternoon.

Latest Updates

4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani to start vs. the Rays as knee swelling ‘completely dissipated’
1:51 AMESPN MLB — Ohtani to start Wed. with knee swelling dissipated...
12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Roberts: Ohtani to start Wednesday vs the Rays as knee swelling 'completely dissipated'

What they're saying

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Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Ohtani (6-2, 1.06 ERA) left last Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation. He missed the next day's game against the White Sox in Chicago, then returned for Saturday’s game. Roberts said Tuesday the swelling in Ohtani’s knee had “completely dissipated.”
— Yahoo Sports

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Shohei Ohtani will make his scheduled start on the mound against the Rays on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, after the two-way star left last Thursday's game in Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation.
— ESPN MLB