NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 23, 2026 UTC
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated Tuesday that Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday following a stint on the injured list, according to CBS Sports reporting. Ohtani has been sidelined since September 11, with the injury backdated to September 8, due to right biceps inflammation. [1]
While Ohtani has been shut down from pitching for the remainder of the 2026 season due to a prior knee injury and his recent arm issue, the team anticipates utilizing his bat in the designated hitter role. Roberts noted that Ohtani is feeling considerably better and would have five games to regain game speed before the postseason. [1]
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- Shohei Ohtani expected to come off injured list Wednesday as Dodgers ramp up for postseason — 2026-09-23T00:07:00+00:00