{
  "id": 8343263,
  "title": "Ohtani makes productive swing progress on the IL, but no live pitching yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/ohtani-makes-productive-swing-progress-on-the-il-but-no-live-pitching",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T00:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/18/ohtani-makes-productive-swing-progress-on-the-il-but-no-live-pitching-yet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is making strides with his swing while on the injured list, though he has not yet faced live pitching, according to the Associated Press. Manager Dave Roberts reported that Ohtani has had a productive three to five days of practice. Ohtani rejoined the team after a seven-game road trip that saw the Dodgers secure their 13th NL West title in 14 years. He initially suffered from pain in his right biceps, left leg, and neck, leading to his time on the injured list. Ohtani started hitting off a tee on Tuesday and is scheduled to return to the lineup on Wednesday, as he has been cleared for at least 10 to 12 at-bats against pitching before resuming full participation.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Shohei Ohtani making productive swing progress on injured list",
    "No live pitching yet for Ohtani",
    "Manager Dave Roberts reports three to five days of practice"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}