What happened: Los Angeles Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski were forced to exit Thursday's game against the Pirates due to sudden injuries. Ohtani left with left knee inflammation in the seventh inning, while Wrobleski departed in the fifth after suffering a right hamstring contusion from a comebacker and a collision at first base.

Why it matters: The double injury blow adds significant pressure to an already thinned Dodgers roster navigating multiple IL stints for key starters. While manager Dave Roberts indicated low concern for Shohei Ohtani, any missed time for the two-way superstar or the rookie left-hander impacts the team's rotation stability.

What to watch: Both players will be re-evaluated as the Dodgers move on to their weekend series against the White Sox.