# Shohei Ohtani scratched from pitching start, won’t play in MLB All-Star Game

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-11 10:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss the MLB All-Star Game and a scheduled pitching start due to a knee injury.

## Intelligence Brief
Shohei Ohtani has been ruled out of the MLB All-Star Game and will not make his scheduled start on Friday night. According to AP News, Ohtani is scheduled to have his left knee drained on Sunday.


Coverage from FOX Sports, AP News, and Fox News emphasizes the team's intent to manage a nagging injury. Sports Illustrated describes the injury as mysterious, while Yahoo Sports notes that Ohtani has shared plans regarding his role on the mound for the second half of the season.


Attention now turns to the results of the knee procedure and the Dodgers' management of Ohtani's injury as the season progresses.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Why is Shohei Ohtani missing the All-Star Game?
He is dealing with a nagging injury to his left knee.

### What medical procedure is Ohtani undergoing?
According to AP News, Ohtani will have his left knee drained on Sunday.

### Which other game is Ohtani missing?
Ohtani will also miss his scheduled start on Friday night.

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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Sports | Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans on Mound for Second Half of Season | 2026-07-10 23:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijAFBVV95cUxOMDc0Y0hxdjNqZGlqS2UtaDMxV0hmOVdfZkhVUm5uQWFaYVFDbmgwZ2tsSUd6VmFFUVFIM3l3c2QtRTZBN3E4MFotQXdNYjRZOEsyVjd5RTBCUTBjS0szM2lOY2V3SWM4Ny04MkNQSGJ4S3BpbnI2RVNLcks2MXhPMlRXdk1QZWdveEFmSA?oc=5) |
| AP News | Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have left knee drained Sunday and will miss All-Star Game | 2026-07-10 23:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNeEx6X0tieUZEdUJ2Q0hMTldjSERqSFQxeS1OSFB2Ym40bm82cVZ1a1E1RDBHbG0tYWRDY3JuajdNZ2pJb1QzaGotRXUxNFJTX3RQeExKaEhqSllObVRXc3hQNmhBMHBZX3h5YTJvWVVsY3dMWUxPOHEzOW96STVQM2xBSTlHNTAtRGJWZ2VmUUpqai1nT25EZ0RlVDg3a1NtdEE?oc=5) |
| FOX Sports | Shohei Ohtani Out Of MLB All-Star Game, Will Also Miss Friday Night's Start | 2026-07-10 23:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxNSjhUekJ4Ym91OGprWFhZRlh4UEhJbmc5ejN6WFJFVGdCNEp1UjEtZmFTMVpfWXcwNHNNTTY0dXdUeXZlbmNZc1oxbC1QYnI2c29qdWE5MEhvTGcteFBiS2hPeEswRFBtbnR4elBJT0duOXBZSTVKRG00a3JiWE9SOHpjYkFjZHZPcUhrNm5wRDNHNFdqdWJfOUFLWG10OW1QMUV1ZVFWYTFSRGRN0gGsAUFVX3lxTFBCQlE2TVlfaFRnUzlVN1EzSDlTejBNRkVfcTJRbFkyd2RRMnVWUG5BVFNSQnJudFdKaDF4YnZpYVI0blRscHRfRWhsOWxyemdhU0Y5RExweWRfLUN6WExQamVKMHVrcGpQVWRSX19GelVwek1xRGJiMFR0VzRya3pLTkJXZTNLSjBkeEQ5LUtvYl9ZQlhJNVB6SXFvdVgzV2pQYm5xNE1) |
| Sports Illustrated | What Shohei Ohtani’s Mysterious Injury Means for the Dodgers | 2026-07-10 23:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOYVpWVFAzSWxxaEdmbmU4YWlLXzk0QjdKLWd2QnQ3ZzE3NnJnOUVBaVhMMlFnRE93TVd0UWhyRjVvYTJwUFg1U2lMZXhnRkhTZlIxcWdsUkd3OVlJM3ZuVnJYTTVaSTFUTGVjX1pkdXZWN25RWnVLWVZxUmJmcXhUb0t3NA?oc=5) |
| Latest Sports News Today on Fox News | Shohei Ohtani ruled out of MLB All-Star Game as Dodgers plan to manage nagging injury | 2026-07-10 23:00 | [Source Link](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/shohei-ohtani-ruled-out-mlb-all-star-game-dodgers-plan-manage-nagging-injury) |

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