Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for player returns ahead of Padres series

Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani Roki Sasaki MLB injured list

The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured a four-game winning streak following a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants, bringing their season total to 96 wins. Pitcher Eme Sheehan contributed significantly to the win, recording nine strikeouts and pitching 6.2 scoreless innings.

Key players are expected to return from the injured list ahead of the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres. Manager Dave Roberts indicated a “good chance” that Shohei Ohtani will be activated, likely returning exclusively as a designated hitter after completing hitting drills with a Trajekt machine and base running tests. Ohtani has been sidelined since September 8 due to right biceps inflammation and left knee issues.

Additionally, Roki Sasaki is expected to rejoin the team in a relief role for the remainder of the season, having recovered from a blister on his right middle finger. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is also scheduled to start pitching in the Padres series. Outfielder Andy Pages is also targeting a return this week following a hand injury.

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Dave Roberts · Los Angeles Dodgers · Mookie Betts · Roki Sasaki · San Diego Padres · San Francisco Giants · Shohei Ohtani · Yoshinobu Yamamoto

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Roki Sasaki is expected to be utilized as a relief pitcher starting in the next series. hochi.news
[● 3 SOURCES] The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-1 to achieve a four-game winning streak. baseballking.jp · news.cube-soft.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] Roki Sasaki has been on the injured list since late August due to a blister on his right middle finger. hochi.news
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Dodgers are currently in second place in the National League, trailing the Brewers by two games. news.cube-soft.jp
[● 8 SOURCES] Manager Dave Roberts stated there is a good chance Shohei Ohtani will return for the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres. www.essentiallysports.com · eldia.com.do · www.foxdeportes.com · dose.ca · news.nextapple.com · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani has been on the 15-day injured list since September 8 due to right biceps inflammation and left knee issues. news.nextapple.com · www.essentiallysports.com · eldia.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] Yoshinobu Yamamoto is scheduled to start pitching in the upcoming series against the Padres. sports.ettoday.net · hochi.news
[● 6 SOURCES] Shohei Ohtani has completed hitting drills using a Trajekt machine and base running tests. news.nextapple.com · eldia.com.do · www.westhawaiitoday.com · www.foxdeportes.com · www.si.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Roki Sasaki is expected to pitch in a relief role during the upcoming series against the Padres. hochi.news · dodgerblue.com
[DISPUTED] Shohei Ohtani will return exclusively as a designated hitter and is ruled out for pitching this year. eldia.com.do · www.foxdeportes.com · news.nextapple.com · sports.ettoday.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The Dodgers have won 96 games this season. baseballking.jp · news.cube-soft.jp