Ohtani Homers in Return to Dodgers After Knee Recovery
WHO:
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, White Sox starter Sean Burke, Justin Wrobleski.
WHAT:
NY Post - Shohei Ohtani theorized that flawed pitching mechanics led to his recent left knee inflammation.
MLB.com - Ohtani's home run was his 14th of the season, and it was his fifth leadoff home run this season.
MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated, "We took him out of the game the other night just for precautionary reasons. Yesterday, treated it up. Today he feels great."
MLB.com - Roberts mentioned, "Absolutely, there will be no basestealing," regarding Ohtani's base running after his knee injury.
MLB.com - Justin Wrobleski will pitch on four days' rest on Tuesday to keep Ohtani on his weekly pitching schedule.
MLB.com - Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' starting lineup after missing one game due to left knee inflammation.
MLB.com - Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, his 14th of the season, which traveled 409 feet at 109.6 mph.
MLB.com - This home run was Ohtani's fifth leadoff home run of the season and his third consecutive at Rate Field since 2024.
MLB.com - Ohtani leads the National League with a .964 OPS and has a 1.06 ERA among Major Leaguers who have thrown at least 50 innings.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The game took place at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox.
MLB.com - Ohtani's next projected pitching start is at Dodger Stadium against the Rays.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Ohtani's next pitching start is projected for next Wednesday afternoon.
WHY:
MLB.com - Ohtani was removed from a previous game due to discomfort in his left knee, which was later confirmed to not have any structural damage.
MLB.com - The Dodgers opted to give Ohtani a day off to be proactive regarding his knee injury.
HOW:
MLB.com - Ohtani underwent imaging on his knee to assess the injury.
MLB.com - Ohtani played catch before the game to test his knee's response to pressure.
(UPDATED June 14, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani has suggested that his recent left knee inflammation may be due to flawed pitching mechanics. This insight comes as he continues to navigate the challenges of maintaining peak performance on the mound. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this impacts his game moving forward.
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(UPDATED June 14, 2026 01:42 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani hit his 14th home run of the season, marking his fifth leadoff home run this year. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani is feeling great after precautionary treatment for a knee injury, but he added that there will be no basestealing for Ohtani as he recovers. To maintain Ohtani's pitching schedule, Justin Wrobleski is set to pitch on four days' rest this coming Tuesday.
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(UPDATED June 13, 2026 23:17 UTC)
Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant return to the Dodgers' starting lineup after missing a game due to left knee inflammation, hitting a leadoff home run that traveled 409 feet at 109.6 mph, marking his 14th home run of the season. This impressive shot was not only his fifth leadoff home run this season but also his third consecutive at Rate Field since 2024, where the game took place against the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani is projected to make his next pitching start at Dodger Stadium against the Rays next Wednesday afternoon, leading the National League with a .964 OPS and boasting a 1.06 ERA among Major Leaguers with at least 50 innings pitched.