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Shohei Ohtani had lubricant injected into his knee and is likely to pitch Wednesday at Philadelphia
By Ronald Blum, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star did not have fluid drained, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Friday.Ohtani was in the starting lineup leading off as the designated hitter in Friday's second-half opener against the New York Yankees. The ...
Key takeaway Ohtani was in the starting lineup leading off as the designated hitter in Friday's second-half opener against the New York Yankees.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents who follow the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani's upcoming schedule is of particular interest, as his next start is slated for Wednesday at Philadelphia. Given the travel schedule of the team, it's possible that Ohtani's performance could be affected by the time zone change and travel fatigue. Locals who have been following Ohtani's impressive season, with a .293 batting average and 1.79 ERA, will be watching to see how the lubricant injection in his knee impacts his pitching. With the Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts aiming to give Ohtani days off after his pitching starts, fans in Piney Point Village may see a more managed workload for the two-way star in the coming weeks. As the season progresses, Ohtani's ability to balance pitching and batting will be crucial to the Dodgers' success, and locals will be keeping a close eye on his performance.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Shohei Ohtani had a lubricant injected into his left knee, but the Dodgers two-way star did not have fluid drained, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said Friday.Ohtani was in the starting lineup leading off as the designated hitter in Friday's second-half opener against the New York Yankees. The ...
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