Dodgers' Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he's 'considerably' better
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after a stint on the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani is feeling “considerably” better. “I would say if he was a five, he's probably an eight or a nine right now,” Roberts said Tuesday before the Dodgers faced San Diego.
Shohei Ohtani is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Wednesday following an injury-related absence. Ohtani, who has been dealing with right biceps inflammation and knee soreness, was placed on the injured list on September 9. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Ohtani is feeling significantly better, grading him an eight or nine out of a possible five.
The Dodgers secured their 13th NL West title without Ohtani last week, despite him being in Los Angeles for treatment during a game against Cincinnati. Ohtani, a four-time MVP, will have five games to contribute at-bats before the postseason begins. It is likely that Ohtani will once again lead off the lineup, particularly against right-handed pitching.
Manager Roberts has not yet decided on the lineup structure but will weigh Mookie Betts' leadoff value against left-handed pitching.
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