Could a blister actually cost Shohei Ohtani the National League Cy Young Award?
On this week’s episode of This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down the biggest story surrounding Shohei’s historic 2026 season: the blister that became impossible to ignore during his latest start against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Ohtani battled through a bloody finger, knee inflammation, and one of the toughest innings of his season. Is this just a minor bump in the road, or could it impact his chase for his first ever Cy Young Award?
We also discuss:
⚾ Shohei’s latest start vs. the Rays
⚾ The blister issue and postgame comments
⚾ Why his sweeper remains one of the most unhittable pitches in baseball
⚾ His recent home run surge at the plate
⚾ Historic pitching numbers through his first 25 starts as a Dodger
⚾ Whether we’re still watching one of the greatest seasons in MLB history unfold
As always, this is your weekly deep dive into everything Shohei Ohtani.
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