Shohei Ohtani has blister, but Dodgers confident it’s a non-issue
Shohei Ohtani is dealing with a small blister on his right middle finger, but the Dodgers are confident it won't affect his performance. Manager Dave Roberts stated that the blister has been a non-issue and does not attribute Ohtani's recent command inconsistencies to it. Despite the blister, Ohtani has maintained an impressive 0.74 ERA this season.
- ▪Shohei Ohtani has a small blister on his right middle finger.
- ▪Manager Dave Roberts believes the blister is not a significant issue.
- ▪Ohtani has a 0.74 ERA through his first 10 starts this season.
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MLB Shohei Ohtani has blister, but Dodgers confident it’s a non-issue By Jack Harris Published June 4, 2026, 9:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google PHOENIX –– Shohei Ohtani’s sub-1.00 ERA so far this season is even more impressive than it initially appeared. Turns out, the two-way star has been nursing a small blister on the inside of his right middle finger. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has a small blister on the inside of his right middle finger. AP Photo/Rick Scuteri The good news: The blister does not appear to be much of an issue. In a scoreless six-inning start against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, Ohtani was seen picking at his finger during the outing.
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