Ohtani Set to Rejoin Dodgers Lineup for World Series Run

WHO:

MLB.com - Roki Sasaki was activated from the 15-day injured list.

MLB.com - Andy Pages was activated from the 10-day injured list.

NY Post - Shohei Ohtani is a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB.com - Dave Roberts is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before landing on the IL for the first time in his three seasons as a Dodger.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes with five games remaining in the regular season, and he is expected to play in all of them.

MLB.com - Ohtani had not recorded an RBI since August 18, marking his longest stretch without one in his career.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

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MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before landing on the IL for the first time in his three seasons as a Dodger.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes with five games remaining in the regular season, and he is expected to play in all of them.

MLB.com - Ohtani had not recorded an RBI since August 18, marking his longest stretch without one in his career.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to lingering right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before landing on the IL for the first time in his three seasons as a Dodger.

MLB.com - Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated, "The biggest thing is get him as many at-bats as we can, some rhythm and timing."

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes with five games remaining in the regular season, and he is expected to play in all of them.

MLB.com - Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres.

MLB.com - Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman stated, "The biggest thing is get him as many at-bats as we can, some rhythm and timing."

MLB.com - Ohtani had not recorded an RBI since August 18, marking his longest stretch without one in his career.

MLB.com - Top prospect Josue De Paula was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City after an 11-game stint with the Dodgers, where he batted 10-for-31 (.323) with seven RBIs and seven runs scored.

MLB.com - De Paula's optioning allows him to be eligible for the postseason roster if he remains in the Minors for a minimum of 10 days.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts noted that the Dodgers need to give at-bats to other players, stating, "We have some other guys that need to play."

MLB.com - Ohtani will return only as a hitter, as his attempt to ramp back up as a pitcher in August coincided with the flareup of his biceps and knee injuries.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return comes with five games remaining in the regular season, and he is expected to play in all of them.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts stated, "Unless I hear otherwise, he'll be in the lineup [Wednesday]."

MLB.com - Roberts described Ohtani as "considerably" better compared with when he went on the IL, estimating his condition at "8 or a 9" on a scale from 1-10.

MLB.com - Sasaki last pitched on August 26.

MLB.com - Sasaki recorded a 4.60 ERA through 23 starts this season.

MLB.com - Pages had a batting average of .272 and tied Shohei Ohtani for the team lead with 80 RBIs before his injury.

NY Post - Ohtani is set to return to the Dodgers' lineup for a World Series push.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list for an upcoming game against the San Diego Padres.

MLB.com - Ohtani has a batting average of .198 (19-for-96) with 34 strikeouts in the 24 games before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs before going on the injured list.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have only lost three games since Ohtani went on the injured list.

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to play in all five remaining regular-season games.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game against the San Diego Padres will take place at Dodger Stadium.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Ohtani is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday.

MLB.com - Ohtani last played on September 7.

WHY:

MLB.com - Ohtani's injuries to his right biceps and left knee worsened, necessitating a period of rest for recovery ahead of the postseason.

MLB.com - The Dodgers have fared well without Ohtani, indicating the team's strength even in his absence.

HOW:

MLB.com - Ohtani was unable to face live pitching while on the IL, instead taking coach batting practice and hitting off the Trajekt machine, which simulates real pitchers.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return to the lineup was part of the Dodgers' strategy to establish a sustainable baseline for October.

MLB.com - Pages underwent a minor surgical procedure to insert a compression screw in his fractured left hand.

MLB.com - Sasaki averaged 98.7 mph on his fastballs during his return to the bullpen.

MLB.com - Ohtani was unable to face live pitching while on the injured list and instead took coach batting practice and hit off a Trajekt machine.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts is considering a platoon at the leadoff spot, with Mookie Betts potentially leading off against left-handers and Ohtani against right-handers.

MLB.com - Ohtani was unable to face live pitching while on the IL, instead taking coach batting practice and hitting off the Trajekt machine, which simulates real pitchers.

MLB.com - Ohtani's return to the lineup was part of the Dodgers' strategy to establish a sustainable baseline for October.

MLB.com - Ohtani was unable to face live pitching while on the IL, instead taking coach batting practice and hitting off the Trajekt machine, which simulates real pitchers.

MLB.com - Pages underwent a minor surgical procedure to insert a compression screw in his fractured left hand.

MLB.com - Sasaki averaged 98.7 mph on his fastballs during his return to the bullpen.

MLB.com - Ohtani was unable to face live pitching while on the injured list and instead took coach batting practice and hit off a Trajekt machine.

MLB.com - Manager Dave Roberts is considering a platoon at the leadoff spot, with Mookie Betts potentially leading off against left-handers and Ohtani against right-handers.

Ohtani made his return to the Dodgers' lineup, batting second for the first time this year, and went one for four with two strikeouts in a game against the Padres. This comeback follows a 15-day stint on the injured list due to ongoing right biceps discomfort and left knee soreness, during which he recorded a .902 OPS and hit a team-leading 30 home runs. With five games remaining in the regular season, Ohtani is expected to play in all of them.