Shohei Ohtani's Tokyo Series cleats to be auctioned as his left knee receives treatment

Shohei Ohtani's New Balance Ohtani 1 cleats, which he wore in his 2025 Tokyo Series debut at the Tokyo Dome, will be auctioned on Monday by TheRealest.com. The shoes feature Ohtani’s rare Japanese kanji signature and images of his dog Decoy. Auction organizers expect the pair to set a record for baseball footwear, potentially exceeding past sports memorabilia sales.

During the All‑Star break, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Ohtani will have fluid drained from his left knee and receive a cortisone injection. The procedure follows lingering irritation that forced him to miss his scheduled start and the All‑Star Game in Philadelphia. The team described the treatment as proactive, saying it should allow Ohtani to return to pitching later in the season.