Dodgers Suffer Injury Setbacks With Ohtani and Wrobleski Out

WHO:

NY Post - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that the decision to remove Shohei Ohtani from the game was purely precautionary, saying, "We tried to be smart about it and get him out of the game."

NY Post - Shohei Ohtani remained out of the Dodgers’ lineup for the series opener against the White Sox.

NY Post - Dodgers catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list with neck inflammation.

Sportskeeda - Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani

MLB.com - Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski

MLB.com - Pittsburgh left fielder Bryan Reynolds

NY Post - Dodgers team

WHAT:

MLB.com - Ohtani experienced pain in his left knee/hamstring area after a stolen-base attempt that was a foul ball.

MLB.com - Ohtani was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the seventh inning during the game against the Pirates.

MLB.com - Justin Wrobleski allowed four runs on six hits and two walks over 4 2/3 innings in the game against the Pirates.

MLB.com - Ohtani's batting statistics for the season include a .305 batting average, .421 on-base percentage, and .543 slugging percentage with 13 homers and six stolen bases in 67 games.

MLB.com - Ohtani's pitching record is 6-2 in 11 starts with a 1.06 ERA, including a quality start on Wednesday against the Pirates (four runs, three earned, on eight hits over 6 2/3 innings with six strikeouts).

NY Post - The Dodgers do not believe Shohei Ohtani's left knee inflammation is a long-term concern.

Sportskeeda - The Dodgers announced that Shohei Ohtani left the game with left knee inflammation.

MLB.com - Ohtani reached base all four times he stepped to the plate, hitting a solo homer and recording two walks.

MLB.com - Ohtani's batting statistics for the season include a .305 batting average, .421 on-base percentage, and .543 slugging percentage with 13 homers and six stolen bases in 67 games.

MLB.com - Wrobleski pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and six hits while walking two and striking out one.

MLB.com - Wrobleski's collision with Reynolds occurred while covering first base after a comebacker, resulting in a right hamstring contusion.

MLB.com - Ohtani's batting statistics for the season include a .305 batting average, .421 on-base percentage, and .543 slugging percentage with 13 homers and six stolen bases in 67 games.

MLB.com - Wrobleski entered the night with a 7-2 record and 2.62 ERA in 11 games (10 starts).

MLB.com - Will Smith's injury is retroactive to Monday, and he has missed four consecutive games due to this issue.

MLB.com - The Dodgers selected the contract of catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide backup.

Sportskeeda - Ohtani exited the game with left knee inflammation.

MLB.com - Ohtani was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the seventh inning.

MLB.com - Ohtani hit a solo homer in the third inning and reached base all four times he stepped to the plate.

MLB.com - Wrobleski left the game in the fifth inning with a right hamstring contusion.

MLB.com - Wrobleski collided with Reynolds at first base.

MLB.com - Wrobleski pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs and six hits.

MLB.com - Ohtani's batting statistics for the season include a .305 batting average, .421 on-base percentage, and .543 slugging percentage with 13 homers and six stolen bases.

MLB.com - Ohtani's pitching record is 6-2 in 11 starts with a 1.06 ERA.

WHERE:

Sportskeeda - The game took place against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB.com - The incident involving Wrobleski occurred at first base.

WHEN:

NY Post - Ohtani's absence from the lineup occurred during the series opener against the White Sox.

Sportskeeda - Ohtani left the game during a series finale against the Pirates.

MLB.com - Wrobleski's collision occurred in the fifth inning of the game.

HOW:

MLB.com - Wrobleski collided with Pittsburgh left fielder Bryan Reynolds while covering first base after a comebacker, resulting in a right hamstring contusion.

MLB.com - Wrobleski was attended to by the Dodgers athletic trainers and then pulled from the game with Will Klein coming on in relief.

MLB.com - Dalton Rushing will start behind the plate for the Dodgers in the game against the Pirates.

MLB.com - Wrobleski collided with Reynolds while covering first base after a comebacker.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:21 UTC)

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that the decision to remove Shohei Ohtani from the game was purely precautionary, emphasizing, "We tried to be smart about it and get him out of the game." Ohtani felt pain in his left knee and hamstring area after a stolen-base attempt that resulted in a foul ball, leading to him being pinch-hit for in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Pirates. In that same game, Justin Wrobleski struggled on the mound, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over four and two-thirds innings, after suffering a right hamstring contusion from a collision with Pittsburgh left fielder Bryan Reynolds while covering first base.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 21:28 UTC)

Shohei Ohtani was absent from the Dodgers’ lineup for their series opener against the White Sox. This season, he boasts an impressive batting average of .305, an on-base percentage of .421, and a slugging percentage of .543, along with 13 home runs and six stolen bases in 67 games. On the mound, Ohtani has a record of six wins and two losses in 11 starts, with a remarkable 1.06 ERA, including a quality start in his last outing against the Pirates.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 19:36 UTC)

The Dodgers have expressed confidence that Shohei Ohtani's left knee inflammation is not a long-term concern. This update comes from a report by the New York Post. Fans can breathe a sigh of relief as they look forward to Ohtani's continued contributions to the team.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 17:49 UTC)

The Dodgers have announced that Shohei Ohtani left the game due to left knee inflammation, despite reaching base all four times he stepped to the plate, which included a solo home run and two walks. This season, Ohtani boasts an impressive batting average of .305, an on-base percentage of .421, and a slugging percentage of .543, along with 13 home runs and six stolen bases in 67 games. In other news, Wrobleski pitched four and two-thirds innings, giving up four runs and six hits, while also dealing with a right hamstring contusion after a collision with Reynolds while covering first base.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 08:23 UTC)

Shohei Ohtani is having an impressive season, boasting a .305 batting average, a .421 on-base percentage, and a .543 slugging percentage, along with 13 home runs and six stolen bases over 67 games. Meanwhile, pitcher Wrobleski entered his latest game with a solid 7-2 record and a 2.62 ERA across 11 games, 10 of which were starts. However, he was attended to by the Dodgers athletic trainers and subsequently pulled from the game, with Will Klein stepping in as relief.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:30 UTC)

The Dodgers have placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to neck inflammation, which is retroactive to Monday, marking his fourth consecutive game missed. To fill the gap, the team has selected the contract of catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Oklahoma City. In today's game against the Pirates, Dalton Rushing will take the starting position behind the plate for the Dodgers.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:22 UTC)

In a recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited due to left knee inflammation after hitting a solo homer and reaching base all four times he batted. Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski also left the game in the fifth inning after colliding with Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds at first base, having pitched 4 and two-thirds innings while allowing four runs. Ohtani's impressive season stats include a .305 batting average and a pitching record of 6-2 with a 1.06 ERA.