Fans are a little worried about how long it will take Shohei Ohtani Requires recovery before eventual return Los Angeles Dodgersthey have already locked up a playoff berth and are looking to make the playoffs for the third time in a row world series.
fortunately for dodgersThe Japanese superstar has taken another positive step in his offensive recovery and is getting closer to his return, which means he may return at the beginning of the next series against Japan. san diego padres.
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What did Dave Roberts say about Shohei Ohtani?
manager Dave Roberts confirms Ohtani (right bicep and left knee issues) Positive progress continues and we are getting closer to resuming operations. The Japanese star may be activated from the 15-day injured list during the game. dodgersUpcoming series.
There’s a good chance we’ll see him in the next series
Roberts said after Los Angeles’ 10-4 victory over the Giants at Dodger Stadium.
Ohtani was placed on the injured list retroactively September 8making him eligible to return in Game 2 of the Dodgers’ regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. san diego padres. He will return only as a batsman dodgers His pitching activities have now been suspended.
The Japanese star has begun to rediscover his timing on the court. After starting his offensive progression plan on Tuesday, Ohtani took the next step and faced pitches from the Trajekt machine, a device that simulates facing real pitchers. According to Roberts, Ohtani felt good after taking 30 to 40 swings on Saturday and also ran the bases in batting practice.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after a hit in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.
Quick recovery before playoffs
If Ohtani returns on Wednesday, when he’s eligible to come off the injured list, he’ll have just five regular-season games to get into a rhythm, rediscover his timing and readjust to the intensity of the game. Before the MLB playoffs begin.
For this reason, Dave Roberts The plan is to include him in the lineup for every available match, as the Japanese star needs to accumulate live at-bats to rebuild confidence and stay in better shape for the most important period of the year.
Otani There won’t be minor league Rehabilitation mission, as the Class 3A regular season ends on Sunday, dodgers No extra pitchers will be available for live batting practice.