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Shohei Ohtani returns from four-game absence

Shohei Ohtani

LAD Starting Pitcher #17

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Shohei Ohtani (knee, biceps) is back in the lineup at DH for Monday’s series opener against the Reds.

As expected, Ohtani is back in the leadoff spot following a four-game absence due to ongoing physical issues. The two-way superstar has been dealing with multiple lingering injury concerns for several weeks, including left knee soreness and biceps discomfort. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters they’re putting a pin on Ohtani pitching for now. They haven’t officially ruled him out for the playoffs, but it seems highly unlikely they’re jeopardize his postseason availability as a hitter by pushing things from a pitching standpoint. The encouraging news here for fantasy managers is that Ohtani is back in the lineup without requiring a trip to the injured list.

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Dodgers placed DH/P Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to September 8, with right biceps inflammation.

Even with the backdated stint on the injured list, the earliest that the superstar slugger will be able to return is September 23. Dodgers’ top prospect Josue De Paula was promoted from Double-A Tulsa to take Ohtani’s place on the Dodgers’ active roster on Friday.
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Shohei Ohtani will be placed on the injured list, according to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya.

The one disadvantage built into Ohtani’s Two-Way Player status is that he has to be placed on the 15-day injured list like other pitchers. The Dodgers can backdate the assignment to Tuesday, but that still means Ohtani, who is dealing with knee and biceps injuries, will only be able to return for the final five days of the season. Expect Josue De Paula to play regularly against righties until then and probably share time between left field and DH with Teoscar Hernández.
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Shohei Ohtani (knee, biceps) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Reds.

Ohtani takes a seat for the sixth time in the last seven games as the Dodgers continue to manage his workload due to ongoing knee and biceps issues. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters a trip to the injured list is in play since Ohtani hasn’t fully recovered from playing in Monday’s series opener. There should be additional clarity on his status leading into Friday’s series opener against the Marlins in Miami. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment.
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Shohei Ohtani is absent from the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Reds.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Ohtani is available off the bench and is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. Tommy Edman moves up to the leadoff spot with Freddie Freeman getting off his feet at DH while Enrique Hernández covers first base. Ohtani went 0-for-3 with a walk and a pair of strikeouts in his return to Los Angeles’ lineup during Monday’s win over the Reds after missing four games with ongoing knee and biceps issues. The 32-year-old two-way superstar told reporters afterwards that he’s going to focus exclusively on hitting for the rest of the season. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Dodgers carefully manage his workload for the final three weeks of the season to keep his as healthy as possible heading into the playoffs.
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Shohei Ohtani said after Monday’s game that he intends to focus on hitting for now.

Ohtani went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts against the Reds after missing four games to rest his knee and biceps injuries. A return to the mound this year hasn’t been completely ruled out, but Ohtani isn’t pursuing it at the moment in order to give him his best chance of succeeding offensively. It’s safe to assume he’ll be a hitter-only until the postseason, and it’s probably not going to be worth the risk for him to try to contribute in short mound stints in October.
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Shohei Ohtani was available to pinch-hit Sunday and is expected back in Monday’s lineup versus the Reds.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani would have hit for Alex Call in the eighth Sunday night had there been any runners on base at the time. As it turned out, there wasn’t, so Call got to hit for himself with none on and two outs. He singled, Tommy Edman walked and then Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, giving the Dodgers a 7-5 lead that stood up against the Nationals. Barring something strange, Ohtani will DH and hit in the leadoff spot Monday.
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Barring a setback, Shohei Ohtani will likely be back in the Dodgers lineup on Monday, against the Reds, manager Dave Roberts indicated.

Ohtani’s workouts Saturday apparently went pretty well. Although he’s out of the lineup for a fourth straight game Sunday, he’s about ready to resume hitting while dealing with his knee, biceps and hip issues. There’s still no timetable for him to get back on the mound, however.
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Shohei Ohtani is out of the lineup for a fourth straight game Sunday night against the Nationals.

It seemed like Ohtani might have a chance of returning tonight after he resumed hitting Saturday, but that’s not the case. We’ll hear from manager Dave Roberts in a bit.
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Shohei Ohtani (knee, biceps) swung with “intent” in the batting cages on Saturday and didn’t report any issues.

Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts said that they’ll see how he feels on Sunday and was optimistic that he could return to the lineup then. The club has been mulling a trip to the injured list for the superstar slugger, but it sounds like he may just need another day or two.
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Shohei Othani (knee, biceps) remains out of the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Nationals.

It’s the third straight game that Ohtani has missed due to lingering knee and biceps issues. The Dodgers are reportedly still weighing whether or not the 32-year-old superstar will require a trip to the injured list. Dalton Rushing will function as the team’s designated hitter on Saturday and will bat seventh against Nationals’ right-hander Cade Cavalli.

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Kyle Karros is absent from the Rockies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Tigers in Motown.

Karros had started each of the first five games since returning from the concussion injured list, so they’ll give him a breather in this one. Vimael Machin will start in his place at the hot corner and will bat seventh against Tigers’ right-hander Jackson Jobe.
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Robert Murray of Fansided reports that Matt Strahm underwent successful surgery on his right knee.

Strahm sustained the injury during the World Baseball Classic and tried to pitch through it during his time with the Royals, struggling to a 7.32 ERA over 41 appearances. He’s expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2027 season. When healthy, Strahm has proven to be a capable setup man, which should give him plenty of suitors on the open market over the winter.
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Connelly Early (elbow) will make another minor league rehab start at Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday.

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Pederson had his hand in a plastic brace after the game Saturday. He was hit in the same area in which he suffered a fractured wrist last season. It may sound like bad luck, but it’s really Pederson’s own doing from crowding the plate. Last year’s HBP came on a pitch that was a little high but was over the strike zone. The HBP tonight came on a pitch that was maybe three inches inside. If Pederson did escape another significant injury, it’s at least good timing on his part. The Rangers are set to face left-handers in each of their next three games, meaning Pederson was likely to be out of the starting lineup anyway.
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