Dodgers' Ohtani Set for Return Wednesday After IL Stint; Roberts Says He's 'Considerably' Better
Shohei Ohtani returns as the Dodgers seek to build his timing before the postseason, with manager Dave Roberts saying he is about an 8 or 9 on a 10-point scale.
- On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returned from the 15-day injured list, batting second in a 5-1 loss to the San Diego Padres that delayed the team's first-round bye.
- Manager Dave Roberts placed Ohtani on the injured list September 11 due to right biceps inflammation and lingering left-knee soreness. Roberts rates his current health an eight or nine on a 1-10 scale, describing him as "considerably" better.
- Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a walk in his return, while the club optioned rookie Josue De Paula to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear roster space. De Paula remains eligible for the National League Division Series postseason roster.
- Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs to power the San Diego Padres' victory, reducing their magic number for clinching a National League wild-card spot to one. San Diego has won 14 of their past 16 games.
- With five regular-season games remaining, Los Angeles needs one win or an Atlanta Braves loss to secure a first-round bye. The club plans to maximize Ohtani's at-bats to ensure he is fully game-ready for October.
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Dodgers find loophole to keep top prospect eligible for playoffs after activating Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday, sending their top prospect back down. However, the decision was tactical and could pay major dividends for the postseason.
LA Daily News
OC RegisterShohei Ohtani looks healthy in return, but Dodgers lose to Padres
Ohtani goes 1 for 4 with a single and a walk in his return from two weeks on the IL, but Yoshinobu Yamamoto has an off night in a 5-1 loss. The Dodgers still need one more win or Atlanta loss to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs.
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korean-vibe.com(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Cheon Byeong-hyeok = Song Seong-mun (30), who became a defensive specialist for the San Diego Padres in Major League Baseball (MLB), missed two consecutive games...
LancasterOnline
Yakima Herald-RepublicLOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani connected a hit on his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers line-up on Wednesday night, after missing two weeks of trouble at the right biceps.
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