Shohei Ohtani will not play in 2026 All-Star Game or pitch Friday
Yahoo Sports • 2 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.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernández, Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani to receive treatment on left knee, will miss All-Star Game
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodgers say
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Will Skip All-Star Game, Miss Dodgers Start With ‘Knee Irritation’
- 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 left knee issue
"After earning the most Phase 1 All-Star votes in MLB this season, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game on Tuesday. The Dodgers also announced he will also miss his scheduled start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday with knee irritation. Ohtani will serve as a designated hitter for […] The post Shohei Ohtani Will Skip All-Star Game, Miss Dodgers Start With ‘Knee Irritation’ appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"Shohei Ohtani homered for the third time in four games on Friday, but he didn’t make his scheduled pitching start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers star will have his left knee drained on Sunday and will miss the All-Star Game, but the plan is to use the week to rest and be able to […]
"Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game and will not pitch Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of continued irritation in his left knee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 4:26 PMDodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernández, Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Shohei Ohtani homered for the third time in four games on Friday, but he didn’t make his scheduled pitching start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers star will have his left knee drained on Sunday and will miss the All-Star Game, but the plan is to use the week to rest and be able to […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 12:39 AMShohei Ohtani to receive treatment on left knee, will miss All-Star Game
Ohtani was scratched from Friday night’s scheduled pitching start. Dodgers will use bullpen game vs. D-backs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 10:47 PMShohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodgers say
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game and will not pitch Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of continued irritation in his left knee.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 9:38 PMShohei Ohtani Will Skip All-Star Game, Miss Dodgers Start With ‘Knee Irritation’
After earning the most Phase 1 All-Star votes in MLB this season, Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game on Tuesday. The Dodgers also announced he will also miss his scheduled start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday with knee irritation. Ohtani will serve as a designated hitter for […] The post Shohei Ohtani Will Skip All-Star Game, Miss Dodgers Start With ‘Knee Irritation’ appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- 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 left 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 knee issue
Ohtani will still DH for L.A. this weekend against Arizona.
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