{
  "id": 7661275,
  "title": "Shohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL and feels good, Roberts says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/shohei-ohtani-takes-first-swings-off-tee-since-going-on-il-and-feels",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T00:00:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260916/p2g/00m/0sp/004000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shohei Ohtani, the four-time MVP, hit off a tee for the first time since undergoing right biceps inflammation treatment on Tuesday in Los Angeles. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Ohtani appeared to be feeling well during the session. Roberts assured that the team is on a positive trajectory and has a consistent plan in place to determine Ohtani's return to action. Ohtani has been working out and receiving treatment while not traveling with the team. The manager expressed optimism about Ohtani potentially playing in a few more regular-season games, although he could not predict the exact number. The Dodgers have already secured a playoff spot, clinching their 13th NL West title in 14 years with three games remaining.",
  "summary": "CINCINNATI (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee on Tuesday in Los Angeles and remains on track to return before the end of the regular season, Dodgers",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL and feels good, Roberts says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/shohei-ohtani-takes-first-swings-off-tee-since-going-on-il-and-feels",
        "published": "2026-09-15T22:20:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}