Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani exits game with injury
PUBLISHED Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 AM ET
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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers left Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after feeling discomfort during his final at-bat, raising fresh concerns about his availability for the rest of the 2026 MLB season. He walked off the field accompanied by team medical staff. According to initial assessments from the Dodgers’ medical team, the problem appears related to a previously managed condition, though its current severity is not yet known. The club has scheduled detailed imaging for Thursday morning to assess structural damage. The Dodgers plan to prioritize Ohtani’s long-term health as they await test results and decide any injured list move.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Earlier this season Ohtani manages underlying condition
- Wednesday Ohtani feels discomfort during final at-bat
- Wednesday Trainers accompany Ohtani off the field
- Wednesday Team links issue to prior condition
- Thursday morning Imaging scheduled to assess injury
- Later this week Dodgers expected to issue update
- Remainder of season Dodgers monitor Ohtani availability
News Intelligence
- If you're a Dodgers fan, Ohtani's injury could impact the team's performance for the rest of the season. Keep an eye on the Dodgers' updates this week. If you're a fantasy baseball player, you might need to adjust your lineup based on Ohtani's status.
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