Shohei Ohtani injury update: Latest on Los Angeles Dodgers star ahead of All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday and skip the 2026 All-Star Game as the Los Angeles Dodgers manage ongoing irritation tied to a 2019 surgical site. He'll continue as designated hitter through the Diamondbacks series, with Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera replacing him on the NL roster. Manager Dave Roberts called the move precautionary, aiming to protect Ohtani's availability for a stretch run in which the Dodgers are chasing an unprecedented third straight World Series title.
Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday and skip the 2026 All-Star Game as the Los Angeles Dodgers manage ongoing irritation tied to a 2019 surgical site. He'll continue as designated hitter through the Diamondbacks series, with Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera replacing him on the NL roster. Manager Dave Roberts called the move precautionary, aiming to protect Ohtani's availability for a stretch run in which the Dodgers are chasing an unprecedented third straight World Series title.
