Shohei Ohtani

“Just similar issue with the knee -- do we consider pushing this?”

Shohei Ohtani · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-29

Ohtani, who had been scratched from his first start after the All-Star break due to knee and biceps discomfort, discussed his injury status through an interpreter.

“It is still July. I think the conversations would be a little different if we're in August or September.”

Shohei Ohtani · said 2026-07-28 · reported 2026-07-29

Ohtani explained through an interpreter that since it is still July, conversations about pushing through his injury would be different than if it were August or September.