Shohei Ohtani prioritizes postseason readiness over Cy Young candidacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will not start Friday or participate in the All-Star Game due to an irritated left knee. The two-way player, focused on postseason success, is treating his injury ahead of October. Ohtani has a 1.79 earned-run average but has pitched only 85 ⅔ innings this season, jeopardizing his Cy Young Award bid. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized Ohtani’s commitment to team goals over individual accolades.
- •Ohtani will receive treatment on his knee injury.
- •He has a 1.79 earned-run average this season.
- •Ohtani has pitched only 85 ⅔ innings so far.
- •Dodgers lead NL West with 61 wins and home-field advantage.
- •Manager Roberts supports Ohtani's focus on health.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — For Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, World Series a greater priority than Cy Young Award
"Shohei Ohtani won’t destroy his body to pursue a Cy Young Award.
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