Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani from 15-day injured list
Ohtani was on the injured list due to left knee and right biceps injuries. He also has been dealing with neck soreness.
On September 24, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers activated their star two-way player, Shohei Ohtani, from the 15-day injured list ahead of their game against the San Diego Padres. The activation took place prior to Wednesday's home matchup. Ohtani, who has been battling left knee and right biceps injuries as well as neck soreness, is now back in the lineup as the designated hitter, batting second behind Mookie Betts.
Ohtani was last seen playing for the Dodgers on September 7, and he has yet to hit a home run or drive in a run during his last 13 appearances. His batting average during this period stands at an .122 clip, with 21 strikeouts in that span. Throughout the season, the four-time MVP has compiled 30 home runs and 80 RBIs in 130 games. A six-time All-Star, Ohtani's current season statistics include a .277 batting average, .380 on-base percentage, and a .522 slugging percentage.
In addition to his offensive contributions, Ohtani has been solid on the mound, posting an 8-2 record as a pitcher with a 1.79 ERA over 14 starts. He has struck out 95 batters and walked 26 in 85 2/3 innings. Ohtani's last pitching appearance was on July 3, and he is not expected to return to the mound this season. To replace him, the Dodgers optioned rookie outfielder Josue De Paula to their Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City.
The young prospect has been performing well, batting .323 with one home run and seven RBIs in 11 games with the team.
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