Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani leaves a June 12 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early due to left knee inflammation, according to multiple reports. In the 8-6 Dodgers win, Ohtani hits a home run—his 13th of the season—while going 2-for-2 and reaching base multiple times before departing the game. The Dodgers later indicate the issue is knee inflammation, and additional sources report that Ohtani is held out of the starting lineup the following day, suggesting a day-to-day status rather than immediate clarity on how much time he may miss.
In the same game, the Dodgers also deal with an injury to pitcher Justin Wrobleski. He exits with a right hamstring contusion, with coverage describing it as a concern during the contest. Overall, the reports portray the night as an injury scare for the Dodgers, centered on Ohtani’s left knee, while also noting he remains productive at the plate before his early exit. The team’s next steps include monitoring the knee and managing his availability in the following game.
