{
  "id": 9284086,
  "title": "What Shohei Ohtani's impending return means for Dodgers' lineup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/what-shohei-ohtanis-impending-return-means-for-dodgers-lineup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-23T06:05:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shohei-ohtanis-impending-return-means-060507082.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to activate star player Shohei Ohtani from the injured list on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to manager Dave Roberts, who spoke to reporters on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Ohtani, who has been sidelined since Sept. 8 due to issues with his right bicep and left knee, completed his workout routine on Tuesday and appears ready to return. The Dodgers have been performing impressively since his absence, winning eight of their last nine games and outscoring opponents 59-28 during that span. The team is currently atop the NL West standings, with a first-round bye secured. Ohtani's return presents an opportunity for him to regain his form ahead of the postseason. With his addition to the lineup, the Dodgers will have a formidable offense ready to compete in October.",
  "summary": "With the news that Shohei Ohtani could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, here's a look at what that means for the Dodgers moving forward.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/9284086.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dodgers' Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he's 'considerably' better",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dodgers-ohtani-set-for-return-wednesday-after-il-stint-roberts-says",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:50:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Dodgers’ Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he’s ‘considerably’ better",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/dodgers-ohtani-set-for-return-wednesday-after-il-stint-roberts-says-9252696",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:51:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}