Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after knee injury, homers against White Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers made a strong return on June 13, 2026, after missing one game due to left knee inflammation. He participated in pre-game batting practice before hitting a home run and recording three walks in a matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani spoke positively about his recovery, indicating confidence in his ability to stay healthy moving forward. This season, he has hit 14 home runs and driven in 41 runs, maintaining a batting average of.305.
- •Ohtani missed one game due to knee inflammation.
- •He went 1-for-3 with a home run and three walks.
- •His season average is now.305 with 14 home runs.
- •Ohtani expressed confidence in staying healthy after the game.
- •Dodgers faced the White Sox on June 13, 2026.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence on Knee Injury After Stellar Return vs. White Sox
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke about the left knee injury that led to him missing Friday's game vs. the Chicago White Sox.
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