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Shohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodgers say
Ohtani exited a June 11 game with discomfort in his left knee.
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What happenedLos Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game and will not pitch Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of continued irritation in his left knee.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Shohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodg...". The right frames it as "Shohei Ohtani to miss all-star game for treatment on knee".
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CenterShohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodgers say
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Right / center-rightShohei Ohtani to miss all-star game for treatment on knee
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have knee drained Sunday, will miss All-Star Game
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss next week’...
Shohei Ohtani to miss 2026 All-Star Game, won't pitch Friday due to knee irritation, Dodgers say
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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will miss the 2026 All-Star Game and will not pitch Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks because of continued irritation in his left...