Shohei Ohtani faces blister issue during outing against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 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.
- 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
"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani dealt with the blister on his hand during his outing against the Tampa Bay Rays.
"The Dodgers' two-way star has been pitching through a minor injury, but blood was seen coming from Ohtani's finger on Wednesday.
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External links- 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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