Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup amid ongoing knee concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Shohei Ohtani returned as the leadoff hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 17 against the New York Yankees. While Ohtani is back in the lineup, his future pitching schedule is uncertain due to knee inflammation. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his knee but did not have it drained. The team plans to monitor his performance this week before determining his next start, tentatively set for July 22. Ohtani recently won an ESPY for Best Single-Game Performance for his standout showing in the 2025 National League Championship Series.
- •Ohtani is back in the lineup against the Yankees.
- •He has knee inflammation affecting his pitching.
- •Dodgers will be cautious with his workload moving forward.
- •Next pitching start is tentatively set for July 22.
- •Ohtani won an ESPY for his 2025 NLCS performance.
- 3:23 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani scratched from next pitching start, out of rotation indefinitely
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers taking cautious approach with star
"The Dodgers are reevaluating Shohei Ohtani's workload after pulling him from his next scheduled appearance on the mound. Here's the latest.
"Shohei Ohtani was back in the lineup for the Dodgers Friday as they took on the Yankees, but his next pitching start remains a question.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:23 PMShohei Ohtani scratched from next pitching start, out of rotation indefinitely
The Dodgers are reevaluating Shohei Ohtani's workload after pulling him from his next scheduled appearance on the mound. Here's the latest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 12:12 AMShohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers taking cautious approach with star
Shohei Ohtani was back in the lineup for the Dodgers Friday as they took on the Yankees, but his next pitching start remains a question.
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