Shohei Ohtani scratched from pitching start, won’t play in MLB All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani has been sidelined from his scheduled pitching start and the MLB All-Star Game due to a left knee injury.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is set to undergo a procedure to have his left knee drained this Sunday. Following this medical intervention, Ohtani will miss his upcoming Friday night pitching start and will not participate in the MLB All-Star Game.
Coverage from AP News, FOX Sports, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the immediate impact on the Dodgers' roster and the broader implications for the All-Star Game’s broadcast. Sports Illustrated reports that the nature of the injury remains a central point of discussion regarding the team's future performance.
Future developments will depend on Ohtani's recovery following the procedure. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for his return to the mound beyond the immediate missed games.
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Quick answers
Why is Shohei Ohtani missing the All-Star Game?
He is scheduled to have his left knee drained on Sunday, forcing his withdrawal from the event.
Will Ohtani pitch on Friday?
No, he has been ruled out of his scheduled Friday night start.
Who else is reported to be out of the All-Star Game?
According to Yahoo Sports, Aaron Judge will also miss the event.
Coverage (6)
- Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernández, Yoshinobu Yamamoto Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans on Mound for Second Half of Season Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have left knee drained Sunday and will miss All-Star Game AP News · 1d ago
- Shohei Ohtani Out Of MLB All-Star Game, Will Also Miss Friday Night's Start FOX Sports · 1d ago
- What Shohei Ohtani’s Mysterious Injury Means for the Dodgers Sports Illustrated · 1d ago
- Ohtani, Judge Both Out of MLB All-Star Game in Possible Ratings Blow for Fox Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
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