Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Exits Thursday's Game vs Pirates in Concerning Development
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has exited Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the top of the seventh inning.
The team did not initially provide a reason for his removal, but when Ohtani's spot came up in the lineup in the top of the seventh, Santiago Espinal pinch-hit for him.
What is Shohei Ohtani's Injury?
The Dodgers then announced Ohtani left Thursday's game with left knee inflammation.
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM.