Shohei Ohtani Played Through Knee and Biceps Injuries in 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani battled through lingering knee and biceps injuries during the second half of the 2026 season, leading to a lengthy home run drought and preventing him from pitching after July 3. Front office transparency concerns surfaced regarding communication between Ohtani and the coaching staff, as the player chose to play through pain to help the team.