Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after injection for knee irritation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Shohei Ohtani is back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for their game against the New York Yankees. He missed the 2026 All-Star Game due to irritation in his left knee, which required a lubricant injection. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani is set to pitch again next week, specifically on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Ohtani is having a standout season, boasting a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts, ranking high among MLB pitchers.
- •Ohtani missed the All-Star Game due to knee irritation.
- •He received a lubricant injection in his left knee.
- •Ohtani is batting leadoff as the designated hitter.
- •He is expected to pitch again on July 19 against the Phillies.
- •Ohtani holds a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts this season.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani has next pitching start pushed back by Dodgers while left knee continues to recover
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch next week as they manage his knee ailment
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after 'lubricant' injection in knee, expected to pitch again next week
"Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star is expected to start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
"Ohtani has been dealing with left knee irritation and recently received a a "lubricant" injection to alleviate the issue.
"The Dodgers star missed the All-Star Game due to knee irritation.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:23 PMShohei Ohtani has next pitching start pushed back by Dodgers while left knee continues to recover
Ohtani has been dealing with left knee irritation and recently received a a "lubricant" injection to alleviate the issue.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 11:24 PMDodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch next week as they manage his knee ailment
Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star is expected to start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 9:26 PMShohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after 'lubricant' injection in knee, expected to pitch again next week
The Dodgers star missed the All-Star Game due to knee irritation.
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