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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have left knee drained Sunday and will miss All-Star Game
By DAN GREENSPAN, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss the All-Star Game next week in Philadelphia. Ohtani will have fluid removed from his left knee following a three-...
Key takeaway Ohtani will have fluid removed from his left knee following a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
The news of Shohei Ohtani's absence from the All-Star Game may not have a direct impact on McAllen , but it's a reminder that even the biggest stars in sports can be sidelined by injuries. For local baseball fans in the Rio Grande Valley, Ohtani's unique talent as a two-way player has been a thrill to watch, and his absence from the national stage will be felt. As the Dodgers navigate their schedule without Ohtani on the mound, Valley residents who follow the team will be keeping a close eye on how his injury affects the team's performance. With the Dodgers set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks, a team with its own following in the region, Ohtani's continued presence as a designated hitter will be a welcome sight, even if he's not pitching. His ability to contribute to the team in other ways will be crucial in the coming days.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss the All-Star Game next week in Philadelphia. Ohtani will have fluid removed from his left knee following a three-...
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