# Ohtani to Drain Knee Ahead of All-Star Break | Los Angeles News

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Published: 2026-07-12T20:11:51+00:00
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Shohei Ohtani is set to drain fluid from his left knee this Sunday to address persistent irritation that’s sidelined him from the All-Star Game — but he’ll still DH against the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers’ two-way superstar, who’s crushing it offensively with a .290 average and 21 homers while pitching at a high level, is adjusting his schedule to avoid worsening the issue. His recent pitching has dipped slightly, coinciding with the knee discomfort, but the team hopes the procedure and All-Star break rest will get him back on track for the second half and playoffs. Ohtani’s willingness to sacrifice All-Star glory for his health underscores his commitment to the Dodgers’ World Series push — and his three-hundredth home run just makes this moment even more bittersweet. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98f55ff00b282049

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