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Shohei Ohtani returns from injury and is the DH as the Dodgers reshuffle the top of the order

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 1:14 AM · 1 min read
Shohei Ohtani returns from injury and is the DH as the Dodgers reshuffle the top of the order — News4JAX Sports, Fleming Island Sports news
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Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort.He was set to bat second as the designated hitter against the San Diego Padres and left-handed starter Robbie Ray. Ohtani hits left-handed and throws and pitches right-handed. “I’m not expecting too much,” manager Dave Roberts said. “It’s been a while since he’s played, but it’s just good to get him in there.”Mookie Betts was in Ohtani's usual leadoff spot, where he's been since the two-way superstar went on the injured list on Sept. 8. Betts is hitting .366 with six home runs, 21 RBIs, 13 walks and 18 runs scored in 18 games in September. He's tied for third in the major leagues with 26 hits this month, and also ranks among National League leaders this month in extra-base hits, RBIs, total bases, doubles and runs.Ohtani last played on Sept. 7 against Cincinnati and is hitting .277 with 30 homers, 80 RBIs, 89 runs scored and 80 walks in 134 games. He appeared phys

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