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Dodgers injury updates and roster management trends

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The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to navigate roster instability and performance scrutiny regarding Shohei Ohtani. While Ohtani has been progressing through bullpen sessions, his return to two-way play remains uncertain due to recovery from left knee and right biceps tendon injuries. Ohtani’s physical condition has become a growing concern. He has now missed several games, marking a significant stretch for the superstar. His current discomfort involves his neck, right biceps, left knee, right forearm, and right side. Ohtani has returned to the lineup as the designated hitter, but he has indicated he will likely abandon plans to return to pitching during the 2026 season. “I think there is a high probability that it won't happen, so for now, I want to focus on batting and offense,” Ohtani stated. On September 10, 2026, the Dodgers placed Ohtani on the 15-day injured list due to persistent left knee and right biceps issues, specifically citing right biceps inflammation. Following this, manager Dave Roberts reported that Ohtani has begun hitting off a tee, a significant step in his progression. By September 15, Ohtani had resumed batting practice in Los Angeles, though he is not traveling with the team. As of September 17, Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and Manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism that Ohtani will return during the regular season before the postseason begins. Roberts noted that Ohtani may require approximately 10 to 12 simulated at-bats before returning to the lineup and is expected to begin taking coach-pitched batting practice soon. Additionally, pitcher Blake Snell is recovering from a minor left hip strain and is expected to be available for the postseason rotation alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow. By late September, Ohtani has progressed to controlled hitting practices and base running while remaining on the 15-day injured list.

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