Shohei Ohtani misses second straight start with knee discomfort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:13 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani missed his second consecutive game on July 22 due to left knee issues linked to cartilage and joint problems. After throwing a bullpen session, manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani's condition, although he has not pitched since July 3. Two orthopedic surgeons discussed Ohtani's mechanical adjustments aimed at relieving knee stress, noting the complexity of altering pitching mechanics for such an elite athlete. Ohtani has been performing well as a designated hitter, leading the Dodgers with 22 home runs this season despite the knee issues.
- •Ohtani suffered knee discomfort impacting his playing time.
- •Roberts remains optimistic after Ohtani's bullpen session.
- •Ohtani hasn't pitched since July 3.
- •He leads the Dodgers with 22 home runs this season.
- •Experts caution about adjusting pitching mechanics.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Should Dodgers be worried about Shohei Ohtani's knee? Experts weigh in
"Two orthopedic surgeons and an expert in pitching mechanics spoke to USA TODAY Sports about the lingering knee issues of Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
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