Why Isn’t Shohei Ohtani Playing in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game?
The absolute best baseball players in the world will take the field on Tuesday night in Citizens Bank Park for the 96th Midsummer Classic presented by Mastercard, but perhaps Major League Baseball’s BIGGEST star is nowhere to be found. So, why isn’t Los Angeles Dodgers superstar
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 03: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) GettyTORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 24: Manager Dave Roberts #30 and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on before game one of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center on October 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 3: Andy Pages #44 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits an RBI double against the St.
Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on May 3, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) GettyThe absolute best baseball players in the world will take the field on Tuesday night in Citizens Bank Park for the 96th Midsummer Classic presented by Mastercard, but perhaps Major League Baseball’s BIGGEST star is nowhere to be found.So, why isn’t Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani (and two-way star) not participating in the 2026 MLB All-Star game?
The National League’s manager is Dave Roberts, and the Dodgers are being treated like royalty for this event due to being the reigning, defending World Series champions. Well, turns out that baseball’s best player right now needs some rest, too, and Ohtani’s lingering (also very ominous) knee injury is keeping him away from All-Star game festivities. The 96th edition of the All-Star game is Tuesday, July 14 @ 8:00 p.
m. on FOX.More MLB on Heavy: Recently Cut Tigers Outfielder Traded to Boston Red Sox During All-Star BreakMore MLB on Heavy: MLB Trade Rumors: Pirates/Orioles Announce Deal, Rays Interest in Tarik Skubal, Luis Arraez Makes DemandShohei Ohtani Dealing with Knee InjuryGettyTORONTO, ONTARIO – OCTOBER 24: Manager Dave Roberts #30 and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on before game one of the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays
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