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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and will miss the 2026 All-Star Game because of continued irritation in his left knee.
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He had been scheduled to start on the mound in the series opener against the Diamondbacks.
Ohtani will remain in the lineup as the designated hitter for the rest of the weekend, according to the Dodgers.
The team said that after the Diamondbacks series, Ohtani will undergo interventions on his knee to put him “in the best position for the second half of the season.”
As a result of the knee issue and the planned treatment, Ohtani will not travel to Philadelphia to participate in the 2026 All-Star Game.
The Dodgers did not provide additional details about the nature of the interventions or a timeframe for Ohtani’s return to pitching.
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First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles is 61-33 overall and 31-16 at home. The Dodgers have the third-best team ERA in the majors at 3.48.
Arizona is 19-27 in road games and 46-47 overall. The Diamondbacks have a 16-4 record in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Friday’s game is the eighth time these teams meet this season. The Dodgers have a 5-2 advantage in the season series.
This is a developing story. More details will be added as more information becomes available.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.