Shohei Ohtani faces blister issue during outing against Rays
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani dealt with a bleeding blister on his hand during a rough outing against the Tampa Bay Rays on June 17, 2026. After allowing four earned runs in the fifth inning, Ohtani left the mound but returned for the sixth without notable issues. The blister, persisting for over a month, has raised concerns about its impact on his performance, though manager Dave Roberts downplayed it as a non-issue. Ohtani had a strong start to the season with a 0.74 ERA prior to his last two games, where he’s struggled to find the zone.
- •Ohtani allowed four runs in the fifth inning before exiting.
- •The blister issue has been ongoing for over a month.
- •Ohtani returned for the sixth inning, finishing his outing.
- •He recorded a 0.74 ERA before recent struggles.
- •The Dodgers have a rest day before Ohtani's next start.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Blistered, bloodied: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani victorious despite suffering worst inning of season
- 2:55 AMESPN — Ohtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani’s bloody blister, a rough 5th inning and a Dodgers sweep
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — What happened to Shohei Ohtani’s finger? Dodgers superstar left with bloodied hand as blister injury lingers
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Injury Resurfaces During Rough Outing
"A banged-up Shohei Ohtani has allowed multiple earned runs in back-to-back starts on the mound for the first time this season. Pitching with residual soreness in his left knee and a blister on his right middle finger that got bloodied later in the game, Ohtani gave up more than one run in an inning for the second time in a week after opening with four scoreless innings Wednesday against Tampa Bay. “Just part of the game,” Ohtani said through a translator.
"Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.
"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani dealt with the blister on his hand during his outing against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:25 AMBlistered, bloodied: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani victorious despite suffering worst inning of season
Los Angeles' starting pitcher overcame a bloody finger to earn the win despite surrendering a season-high four earned runs.
- ESPNJun 18, 2026, 2:55 AMOhtani battles blister, sore knee in rocky outing
Pitching with a sore left knee and a blister on his right middle finger, Shohei Ohtani cruised through four innings before allowing four runs in a rocky fifth inning, but the Dodgers rallied to beat the Rays 5-4.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:20 AMShohei Ohtani’s bloody blister, a rough 5th inning and a Dodgers sweep
A banged-up Shohei Ohtani has allowed multiple earned runs in back-to-back starts on the mound for the first time this season. Pitching with residual soreness in his left knee and a blister on his right middle finger that got bloodied later in the game, Ohtani gave up more than one run in an inning for the second time in a week after opening with four scoreless innings Wednesday against Tampa Bay. “Just part of the game,” Ohtani said through a translator.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:43 PMWhat happened to Shohei Ohtani’s finger? Dodgers superstar left with bloodied hand as blister injury lingers
The Dodgers' two-way star has been pitching through a minor injury, but blood was seen coming from Ohtani's finger on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:07 PMShohei Ohtani Injury Resurfaces During Rough Outing
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani dealt with the blister on his hand during his outing against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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