Shohei Ohtani Shows Progress in Injury Return During Dodgers Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani returned from the 15-day IL after missing 13 games due to right biceps inflammation and left knee soreness. Batting second, he went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in a 5-1 loss to San Diego. Ohtani showed improved plate discipline and hit a 384-foot drive with a 103.4 mph exit velocity in the seventh. Manager Dave Roberts and president Andrew Friedman expressed optimism about his health and rhythm as the postseason approaches.