Ohtani will miss start against Phillies due to knee irritation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for the Los Angeles Angels in their matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 19, 2026. The decision comes as he experiences irritation in his left knee, preventing his scheduled start. Ohtani's health and readiness to return to the mound remain uncertain, impacting the Angels’ rotation as they navigate the season. The Angels will need to adjust their pitching plans as they look to fill the gap left by Ohtani’s absence.
- •Ohtani will not start against the Phillies on July 19.
- •He is dealing with irritation in his left knee.
- •No timeline has been provided for his return to pitching.
- •Angels will need to adjust their lineup accordingly.
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani to Miss Phillies Start, Pitching Return Delayed Indefinitely
- 4:47 PMESPN — Ohtani won't pitch in Philly, mound return stalled...
"Shohei Ohtani will no longer make his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar reported to the team’s training staff that his knee irritation was not progressing as he expected. Ahead of the Dodgers’ doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday, manager Dave Roberts told reporters that […] The post Shohei Ohtani to Miss Phillies Start, Pitching Return Delayed Indefinitely appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Phillies as he deals with irritation in his left knee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 5:07 PMShohei Ohtani to Miss Phillies Start, Pitching Return Delayed Indefinitely
Shohei Ohtani will no longer make his scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar reported to the team’s training staff that his knee irritation was not progressing as he expected. Ahead of the Dodgers’ doubleheader against the New York Yankees on Sunday, manager Dave Roberts told reporters that […] The post Shohei Ohtani to Miss Phillies Start, Pitching Return Delayed Indefinitely appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- ESPNJul 19, 2026, 4:47 PMOhtani won't pitch in Philly, mound return stalled...
Shohei Ohtani will not make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Phillies as he deals with irritation in his left knee.
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