Shohei Ohtani will not play in 2026 All-Star Game or pitch Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out of the 2026 All-Star Game and will not pitch Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to a knee issue. Ohtani will still serve as the designated hitter for the Dodgers during their weekend series against Arizona. This decision follows his ongoing management of the knee issue, though details on the extent of the injury have not been disclosed. The Dodgers remain hopeful that he can continue to contribute offensively despite his pitching absence.
- •Shohei Ohtani out of 2026 All-Star Game.
- •Ohtani won't pitch Friday vs. Diamondbacks.
- •He will still DH for the Dodgers this weekend.
- •Details on the knee issue are limited.
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, next mound start because of left knee irritation
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani to Miss Next Dodgers Start Due to Knee Issue, Will Skip All-Star Game
- 8:21 PMCBS Sports — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss MLB All-Star Game due to left knee irritation
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't participate in 2026 All-Star Game, pitch Friday vs. D-backs due to knee issue
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't participate in 2026 All-Star Game, pitch Friday vs. D-backs due to left knee issue
"Despite not making his scheduled start against the D-backs on Friday night, he will continue his role as the team’s designated hitter throughout the weekend.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani will not participate in the All-Star Game.
"Ohtani will not pitch Friday night vs. the Diamondbacks but will be in the lineup at DH
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:42 PMDodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, next mound start because of left knee irritation
Despite not making his scheduled start against the D-backs on Friday night, he will continue his role as the team’s designated hitter throughout the weekend.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:37 PMShohei Ohtani to Miss Next Dodgers Start Due to Knee Issue, Will Skip All-Star Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani will not participate in the All-Star Game.
- CBS SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:21 PMDodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss MLB All-Star Game due to left knee irritation
Ohtani will not pitch Friday night vs. the Diamondbacks but will be in the lineup at DH
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:11 PMDodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't participate in 2026 All-Star Game, pitch Friday vs. D-backs due to knee issue
Ohtani will still DH for L.A. this weekend against Arizona.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:11 PMDodgers' Shohei Ohtani won't participate in 2026 All-Star Game, pitch Friday vs. D-backs due to left knee issue
Ohtani will still DH for L.A. this weekend against Arizona.
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