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Shohei Ohtani comes out of bullpen session without issues
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· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway He also had to miss the All-Star Game after receiving a lubricant injection in his knee on July 12.
Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani is recovering from a left knee injury. He recently threw a bullpen session without issues, which is a positive step in his recovery. This session consisted of 35 pitches and included his entire pitch mix.
Ohtani has been out of pitching since July 3 due to the injury. He also had to miss the All-Star Game after receiving a lubricant injection in his knee on July 12. Further details on Ohtani's progress and potential return to pitching are available from the Los Angeles Dodgers and local news sources.
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Category: local Published: August 15, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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