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Shohei Ohtani To Miss Start, Skip All-Star Game Due To Left Knee Issue

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will sit out the MLB All-Star Game and miss a pitching start to manage irritation in his left knee.

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Coverage indicates that Ohtani was scratched from a scheduled pitching start and will receive medical treatment, including a planned procedure to have the knee drained this coming Sunday. Despite the injury, Ohtani remained in the lineup to hit a leadoff home run.

Following Ohtani's withdrawal, Ivan Herrera has been named to the All-Star roster. Future updates will focus on the status of Ohtani’s knee following his scheduled Sunday treatment.

Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for his return to the mound beyond missing his upcoming turn against the Diamondbacks.

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Quick answers

Why is Shohei Ohtani missing the All-Star Game?

He is withdrawing to manage irritation in his left knee.

What treatment is planned for Ohtani?

Coverage states that Ohtani is scheduled to have his left knee drained this Sunday.

Who is replacing Ohtani on the All-Star roster?

Ivan Herrera has earned an All-Star selection following Ohtani's withdrawal.

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Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers MLB All-Star Game Baseball

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