{
  "id": 10840052,
  "title": "Dodgers expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani for Game 1 of the NLDS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dodgers-expect-a-healthier-shohei-ohtani-for-game-1-of-the-nlds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T02:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/29/dodgers-expect-a-healthier-shohei-ohtani-for-game-1-of-the-nlds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers anticipate a more robust performance from their two-way star, Shohei Ohtani, for the opening game of the National League Division Series. Ohtani, who battled nagging right biceps and left knee issues during the regular season, has been given five days to rest and refine his hitting stroke.\n\nGeneral manager Brandon Gomes expressed confidence in Ohtani's physical condition, noting that the swings were \"in a good place\" during the final five games. Ohtani himself reported feeling \"great\" physically, with his at-bats over the past week registering a .275 average, an .889 on-base plus slugging percentage, and a team-leading 30 home runs.\n\nManager Dave Roberts believes Ohtani will \"take a handful of live at-bats and hit off the Trajekt machine\" this week, further solidifying his readiness for the postseason. Roberts highlighted Ohtani's improved condition, stating that the team is excited to see the \"best version of Shohei of the last two months.\"",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani expected healthier for NLDS Game 1",
    "Ohtani battled right biceps, left knee issues",
    "Ohtani reported feeling great, .275 average"
  ],
  "editors_take": "A healthier Shohei Ohtani boosts the Dodgers' prospects in the NLDS, as his recent performance and rest suggest a return to form for their two-way star.",
  "illustration": null,
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        "title": "Dodgers expect a healthier Shohei Ohtani for Game 1 of the NLDS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/dodgers-expect-a-healthier-shohei-ohtani-for-game-1-of-the-nlds-10840953",
        "published": "2026-09-30T02:58:31.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}