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What happened to Shohei Ohtani? Live injury updates for Dodgers vs. Reds 7/30/25

What happened to Shohei Ohtani? Live injury updates for Dodgers vs. Reds 7/30/25

MLB News Injury Report

Updated:

By: Keagan Smith

UPDATE: Ohtani is still in the game as the Dodgers’ designated hitter. He was removed from his start due to cramps, per NBC LA’s Michael Duarte.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani exited Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an apparent injury.

Ohtani started on the mound for the Dodgers and was pulled mid at-bat during the bottom of the fourth inning after throwing six straight balls. He had a brief conversation with the team’s trainer before being accompanied off the field.

The three-time MVP made his return to the pitching rotation on June 16 following recovery from Tommy John surgery and has seen a ramp-up in his workload ever since. It’s worth noting his 51 pitches before exiting tonight were the most he’d thrown so far this year.

Per ESPN reporter Alden Gonzalez, Ohtani did appear to remain in the dugout after leaving the mound.

This article will be updated as information becomes available.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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