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Ohtani Skips Pitching, Misses All-Star Game Over Knee

7/11/2026

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Ohtani Skips Pitch

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani will not pitch on Friday, July 10, 2026 because of left-knee irritation.
He will stay in the lineup as designated hitter for the weekend series.
Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia and will not travel there.
After the Diamondbacks series the Dodgers will treat his knee and stage a bullpen game on Friday.

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Ohtani Skips All-Star

Shohei Ohtani will sit out the All-Star Game in Philadelphia due to knee irritation.
The Dodgers' 61-33 record, 14½-game NL West lead and +164 run differential let them manage Ohtani's cautious recovery.
Kyle Schwarber will replace Ohtani as the NL designated hitter, providing a marquee appearance for local fans.
Dave Roberts may choose Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez to start for the NL, covering Ohtani's pitching void.

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Historical Context

After the 1994 players’ strike—triggered on August 12 when acting commissioner Bud Selig cancelled the remaining 938 regular-season games and the World Series—MLB learned that labor stoppages can erase marquee events. A similar disruption echoes today as Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia, showing how injuries and strikes alike reshape fan expectations and league revenue.

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Ohtani Skips Pitch

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani will not pitch on Friday, July 10, 2026 because of left-knee irritation.
He will stay in the lineup as designated hitter for the weekend series.
Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia and will not travel there.
After the Diamondbacks series the Dodgers will treat his knee and stage a bullpen game on Friday.

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