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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches from the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness. He went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani isn't expected to pitch again this season. He says he's focusing on hitting and wants to improve his performance at the plate. Ohtani is batting .277 with 30 homers and 80 RBIs this season but has struggled since the All-Star break.
