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Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for 'some time' because of left knee irritation
By MIKE FITZPATRICK, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won't make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn't expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation for a while. The two-way superstar received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break last week and had been expec...
Key takeaway The two-way superstar received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break last week and had been expected to pitch Wednesday in [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
For baseball fans in the Rio Grande Valley, the news about Shohei Ohtani's left knee irritation may seem like a distant concern, but it has implications for the Los Angeles Dodgers' chances in the competitive Western division. As the Dodgers navigate their schedule without their two-way star, Valley residents who follow the team will be watching to see how the pitching rotation adjusts to Ohtani's absence. The Dodgers' performance can impact the interest and attendance of Valley baseball enthusiasts who travel to away games or watch from local sports bars and restaurants, affecting the local economy. With Ohtani's return to the mound uncertain, fans in McAllen will be keeping a close eye on the team's progress and waiting to see when their star player will be back in action.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani won't make his next scheduled start on the mound because of left knee irritation and isn't expected back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation for a while. The two-way superstar received a lubricant injection just before the All-Star break last week and had been expec...
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