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Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani exits game with injury

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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.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

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.