Shohei Ohtani Leaves Dodgers Game Early With Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani left Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early in the seventh inning due to left knee inflammation, with Santiago Espinal stepping in as a pinch hitter. Before exiting, Ohtani had gone 2-for-2 with a home run, an RBI, and two walks. The Dodgers announced the injury via social media on June 12, 2026, with no prior indication of a knee issue despite Ohtani having pitched and hit the previous night.