Shohei Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Lineup After Being Sidelined by Knee Issue
Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani could return this weekend and is expected to make his next mound start Wednesday.
- Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani sat out Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox due to left knee inflammation after being removed from Thursday's 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described the issue as "normal wear and tear" with no specific incident identified, and imaging showed "no findings" though the team opted to be cautious.
- Ohtani, 31, is batting.305 with 13 homers and 40 RBIs this season; the left leg is critical as both his landing point when pitching and power base when batting, necessitating careful management.
- With Ohtani sidelined, Alex Call led off and Santiago Espinal served as designated hitter on Friday, while Roberts indicated the superstar remains day-to-day and could return this weekend.
- The club expects Ohtani to make his next scheduled pitching start Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, as Roberts emphasized the team will continue monitoring his status and prioritizing long-term health.
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup vs. White Sox
Star Shohei Ohtani returned to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Ohtani was slated to serve as the designated hitter and bat in the leadoff position on Saturday. He sat out Los Angeles' 8-2 setback in the series opener on Friday, one day after
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Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after being sidelined by knee issue
CHICAGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returned to the starting lineup on Saturday after missing a game because of inflammation in his left knee.
Ohtani Excluded from White Sox Game Due to Knee Pain, Not Worse than Injured List. MLB LA Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is taking a break due to left knee pain. Ohtani is scheduled to play in the 2026 MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois, on the 13th (KST).
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