Shohei Ohtani thinks flawed pitching mechanics led to recent knee swelling

MLB Shohei Ohtani thinks flawed pitching mechanics led to recent knee swelling By Jack Harris Published June 14, 2026, 1:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google CHICAGO –– Turns out Shohei Ohtani actually does have a theory about what caused his recent left knee inflammation, after all. After returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Saturday –– and promptly hitting a leadoff home run before later drawing three walks –– Ohtani spoke to reporters for the first time since Thursday, when he left the team’s game in Pittsburgh early with swelling in his knee that would keep him sidelined on Friday, as well.

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