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Ohtani Skips All-Star Game, Misses Start With Left Knee Inflammation

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InjuryLADJul 15, 10:35 PM EDT

Ohtani Skips All-Star Game, Misses Start With Left Knee Inflammation

The Dodgers two-way star is dealing with knee inflammation that has disrupted his pitching mechanics and forced him out of a scheduled start.

Shohei Ohtani withdrew from the MLB All-Star Game as the leading vote-getter due to inflammation and irritation in his left knee. The discomfort has affected his pitching mechanics, leading the Dodgers to pull him from a scheduled start. The injury raises short-term concerns about his availability and effectiveness on the mound. He remains active as a hitter, posting 22 home runs and 58 RBIs in 88 games this season.

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Dodgers Outright LHP Charlie Barnes to Triple-A

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RosterLADJul 14, 11:46 AM EDT

Dodgers Outright LHP Charlie Barnes to Triple-A

Barnes cleared waivers after being DFA'd when Landon Knack returned from the IL. He can opt for free agency given prior outright history.

The Dodgers outrighted left-hander Charlie Barnes to Triple-A after he cleared waivers following a DFA on Saturday. His roster spot opened when righty Landon Knack was activated from the 60-day IL. Barnes, who has been outrighted previously, holds the right to reject the assignment and become a free agent. He struggled in his final appearance, allowing seven earned runs as a bulk reliever against Oakland on July 1.

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Mookie Betts Skipping Dodgers' White House Visit

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NewsLADJul 12, 1:03 AM EDT

Mookie Betts Skipping Dodgers' White House Visit

Betts told media on July 11 he is not expected to attend the July 23 White House ceremony honoring the Dodgers' World Series title.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to visit the White House on July 23 to celebrate their World Series championship. Mookie Betts confirmed to the California Post on July 11 that he does not plan to attend. The visit falls on an off day during a demanding stretch of nine games in ten days for the Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw's attendance status was not addressed in the article.

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Diaz Begins Rehab Assignment After Elbow Surgery

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InjuryLADJul 11, 11:39 PM EDT

Diaz Begins Rehab Assignment After Elbow Surgery

The Dodgers closer is working back from a procedure to remove loose bodies in his elbow, with his fastball still sitting below his career average.

Edwin Diaz started a rehab assignment as he recovers from elbow surgery performed in late April to remove loose bodies. Before going on the IL, his four-seam fastball averaged 95.7 mph, well below his career floor of 97 mph, and his slider also showed altered movement. Tanner Scott has been handling ninth-inning duties in Diaz's absence. Diaz's timeline for returning to the Dodgers active roster has not been officially confirmed.

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Ohtani Scratched From Start, Still Hits Leadoff HR Before Break

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ScratchLADJul 10, 10:44 PM EDT

Ohtani Scratched From Start, Still Hits Leadoff HR Before Break

Shohei Ohtani did not take the mound for his final pre-All-Star start but remained in the lineup and homered leading off.

Shohei Ohtani was pulled from his scheduled pitching start in the last game before the All-Star break. Despite the scratch, he appeared as a hitter and delivered a leadoff home run. He also opted out of participating in the All-Star Game itself. The combination of a late pitching scratch and All-Star opt-out raises questions about his physical status heading into the second half.

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NewsLADJul 8, 10:31 AM EDT

Ohtani reaches 300 career home runs with Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani slugged his 300th MLB home run, highlighting his long-term value as a Dodgers cornerstone through the 2033 season.

Shohei Ohtani has reached 300 career MLB home runs, a significant milestone for the Dodgers superstar. He is under contract with Los Angeles through 2033, giving the team a long runway with one of the game's elite hitters. The achievement raises discussion about whether Ohtani can eventually reach 500 career home runs. His power production remains a key offensive signal for Dodgers game contexts.

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InjuryLADJul 10, 5:46 PM EDT

Ohtani scratched from mound Friday, pulled from All-Star pitching duty

The Dodgers star will not take his regular turn in the rotation this week and won't pitch at the All-Star Game, raising arm-health questions.

Shohei Ohtani has been removed from his scheduled pitching start Friday night and will not pitch in the All-Star Game. He will still participate as a designated hitter in the Midsummer Classic. The decision to skip his rotation turn suggests the Dodgers are managing some level of concern with his pitching arm heading into the second half. The move is confirmed by MLB's own reporting, giving it high credibility.

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InjuryLADJul 10, 4:45 PM EDT

Ohtani Scratched From Start, Out of All-Star Game With Left Knee Issue

The Dodgers confirmed Ohtani will not pitch as scheduled and will undergo knee draining and an injection before the second half.

The Dodgers officially announced Ohtani will not take his scheduled start due to left knee irritation. He will continue as DH through the weekend but will then have the knee drained and likely receive an injection. As a result, he will skip next week's All-Star Game in Philadelphia. The knee has been a recurring issue — he had surgery on it in 2019 and was removed from a June 11 game this season with inflammation in the same joint.

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NewsLADJul 8, 10:31 AM EDT

Ohtani reaches 300 career home runs with Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani slugged his 300th MLB home run, a notable power milestone for the two-way star locked in with Los Angeles through 2033.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career MLB home run, marking a significant offensive milestone. The Dodgers superstar is under contract with Los Angeles through the 2033 season. At his current pace, the question of whether he can reach 500 career home runs is now in play. The achievement underscores his continued elite production as a hitter.

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NewsLADJul 8, 7:45 AM EDT

Ohtani reaches 300 career HRs, a first for Japanese-born players

The Dodgers star blasted a 409-foot leadoff shot off Colorado's Michael Lorenzen for his 20th homer of the season.

Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run Tuesday night against the Colorado Rockies, a 409-foot leadoff blast off pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The homer, recorded at 119 mph exit velocity, made Ohtani the first Japanese-born player in MLB history to reach the milestone. He is the fifth-fastest player ever to 300 home runs, reaching the mark in 1,102 games across his time with the Angels and Dodgers. Ohtani now has 20 home runs on the season.

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RosterLADJul 7, 11:20 PM EDT

Dodgers Outright Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A OKC

Robinson accepted the assignment after being designated for assignment, clearing the way for rookie Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. on the LA roster.

The Dodgers officially outrighted catcher Chuckie Robinson to Triple-A Oklahoma City after designating him for assignment. Robinson accepted the minor league assignment and returned to the OKC lineup. He had been called up when Will Smith went on the injured list and served as backup to Dalton Rushing. Rookie Eliezer Alfonzo Jr. replaced Robinson on the big league roster over the weekend.

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RosterLADJul 5, 10:52 PM EDT

Dodgers to Activate Evan Phillips from IL After Tommy John Recovery

Phillips, who underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2025, is rejoining the Dodgers bullpen after missing over a year of action.

Evan Phillips has been sidelined since May 2025 following Tommy John surgery, missing the remainder of that season and all of 2026 to date. The Dodgers non-tendered him after 2025 but re-signed him to a one-year, $6.5MM deal, signaling confidence in his return. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Phillips will be activated off the injured list the following day. Phillips had previously dealt with a right rotator cuff strain before the Tommy John procedure.

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NewsLADJul 5, 10:55 PM EDT

Alfonzo plays for Dodgers amid family tragedy after Venezuela quakes

The Dodgers catcher received a standing ovation in his return after his stepmother and sister were found dead following last month's earthquakes.

Eliezer Alfonzo took the field for the Dodgers against the Padres while carrying the weight of a personal tragedy. His stepmother Patricia and younger sister Eliana were reportedly found dead after earthquakes struck Venezuela last month. The two had been reported missing, and Alfonzo had held onto hope they would be found alive. Teammate Miguel Rojas offered visible support, with both players writing tributes on their caps before the game.

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RosterLADJul 5, 6:24 PM EDT

Hernández Accepts Outright to Triple-A, Exits Dodgers Roster

The 29-year-old righty cleared waivers and reported to Oklahoma City after being DFA'd, ending a rough six-week stint in LA.

Jonathan Hernández was designated for assignment by the Dodgers earlier this week and cleared waivers, resulting in an outright assignment to Triple-A Oklahoma City. He chose to accept the assignment rather than elect free agency. Over six weeks with Los Angeles, Hernández posted an 8.15 ERA across 17.2 innings with below-average strikeout, walk, and ground-ball rates. He is out of options and is no longer part of the Dodgers' active roster.

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RosterLADJul 3, 1:52 PM EDT

Hernández Clears Waivers, Outrighted to Triple-A by Dodgers

The 29-year-old reliever cleared waivers after being DFA'd and now faces a choice between Triple-A or free agency.

The Dodgers have outrighted right-hander Jonathan Hernández to Triple-A Oklahoma City after he cleared waivers following a DFA earlier this week. All 29 other clubs passed on claiming him. Hernández posted an 8.15 ERA over 17 2/3 innings in 12 low-leverage appearances with Los Angeles. He is out of options and can elect free agency rather than report to Oklahoma City.

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NewsLADJul 3, 1:37 AM EDT

Sasaki struggles through 3 innings as Dodgers rally past Padres

Roki Sasaki surrendered a 6-0 deficit in three innings, but Los Angeles overcame the rough outing with a dominant offensive comeback.

Roki Sasaki turned in a three-inning start against San Diego, allowing the Padres to build a 6-0 lead before exiting. The Dodgers offense responded with a four-run fourth inning, highlighted by an Andy Pages tying double and RBIs from Mookie Betts and Max Muncy. Los Angeles ultimately won 12-7 in a comeback victory at Dodger Stadium. Sasaki's performance raises questions about his effectiveness as a reliable starter going forward.

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InjuryLADJul 2, 11:30 AM EDT

Rooker Done for Season After Knee Surgery Confirmed

The Athletics' middle-of-the-order slugger will miss the remainder of 2025 after a cartilage tear in his left knee was discovered at Stanford.

Athletics DH Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and is out for the season. He has not played since June 8 and was placed on the IL June 12, retroactive to June 9. Rooker was batting .200 with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs in 2025. Manager Mark Kotsay called it a big blow, noting Rooker's track record of 30-plus home run seasons over the past three years.

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NewsLADJun 28, 11:31 PM EDT

Dave Roberts Two Wins From 1,000th Career Managerial Victory

The Dodgers skipper could reach the milestone as early as Tuesday in Sacramento against the Athletics.

Dave Roberts earned his 998th managerial win as the Dodgers defeated the Padres 4-2 on June 28. He enters the week needing just two more victories to reach 1,000 for his career. The milestone could come Tuesday in the second game of a three-game series against the Athletics in Sacramento. All 998 credited wins have come with the Dodgers, where Roberts has managed since 2016.

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NewsLADJun 26, 7:18 PM EDT

Dodgers Targeting Pitching at Deadline Despite History of Restraint

Los Angeles holds a 100% playoff probability and eyes a third straight World Series title, but Andrew Friedman's cost discipline may limit splashy moves.

The Dodgers carry a 52-29 record and a 100% playoff probability per FanGraphs heading into the trade deadline. The team is seeking starting pitching, relief pitching, and utility depth. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has publicly stated reluctance to pay inflated deadline prices, especially for relievers. Notably, the Dodgers' most recent championship came after a quiet deadline that included trading Dustin May to Boston for prospects.

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