{
  "id": 6080328,
  "title": "Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/shohei-ohtani-out-of-lineup-again-but-dodgers-optimistic-about-monday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T01:25:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/06/shohei-ohtani-out-of-lineup-again-but-dodgers-optimistic-about-monday-return"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shohei Ohtani has been sidelined for the fourth straight game, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are hopeful he will return to the lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. This follows his struggles in a recent outing against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he struck out four times. Ohtani has been dealing with left knee and right biceps soreness since before the All-Star break, which has limited his playing time. Manager Dave Roberts expressed optimism about Ohtani's recovery, stating that if the trend continues, he could be in the lineup tomorrow. Ohtani's performance this season has been solid, batting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games. He has been a consistent threat at the plate, hitting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games. However, the odds of Ohtani pitching again this season appear slim due to his knee issues, which have kept him away from the mound since July 3.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani out of lineup for 4th straight game",
    "Dodgers optimistic about his return Monday vs. Reds",
    "Ohtani dealing with left knee and right biceps soreness"
  ],
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        "title": "Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/shohei-ohtani-out-of-lineup-again-but-dodgers-optimistic-about-monday-6080462",
        "published": "2026-09-07T01:24:35.000Z"
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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."
}