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Ohtani Gets Knee Injection; Return Unclear Before White House Trip

7/21/2026

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Ohtani's left-knee irritation required a lubricant injection and left his return date undetermined.
He is expected to pitch later this week for the Dodgers.
He missed a start against the Philadelphia Phillies because the injury kept him out of the All-Star Game.
Manager Dave Roberts said the injection does not worsen the issue yet remains unimproved.
The Dodgers, 63-37 and 11½ games ahead, will visit the White House Thursday.

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Ohtani's left-knee irritation required a lubricant injection and left his return date undetermined.
He is expected to pitch later this week for the Dodgers.
He missed a start against the Philadelphia Phillies because the injury kept him out of the All-Star Game.
Manager Dave Roberts said the injection does not worsen the issue yet remains unimproved.
The Dodgers, 63-37 and 11½ games ahead, will visit the White House Thursday.