Shohei Ohtani's injury scare during game against Braves prompts Dodgers update
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:24 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers experienced an injury scare during the game against the Atlanta Braves on August 25. In the seventh inning, he jogged to the dugout with a limp after grounding out but returned to legs out a triple in the ninth. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani appeared fine during the later play. Ohtani has been dealing with a left knee issue but has missed only two games this season due to injury. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on August 26 or 27, with plans for him to start against the Detroit Tigers if everything goes well.
- •Ohtani complained of discomfort after a seventh-inning groundout.
- •He successfully ran to third base in the ninth inning.
- •Roberts stated Ohtani seemed fine after the scare.
- •Ohtani has been managing a left knee issue this season.
- •A bullpen session is planned for August 26 or 27.
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Sparks Injury Scare, Dave Roberts Provides Update
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani suffered a bit of an injury scare during Tuesday, August 25th, game against the Atlanta Braves.
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