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  "id": 9471957,
  "title": "Shohei Ohtani returns from injury and is the DH as the Dodgers reshuffle the top of the order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/shohei-ohtani-returns-from-injury-and-is-the-dh-as-the-dodgers-9471957",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:30:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
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    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260924/p2g/00m/0sp/021000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts took on the role of designated hitter (DH) as star player Shohei Ohtani returned from injury and was set to bat second against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Ohtani, a left-handed hitter who throws and pitches right-handed, had missed two weeks due to right biceps discomfort. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed cautious optimism about Ohtani's return, acknowledging his lack of recent play but expressing confidence in his preparedness for postseason play. Betts, who has been in stellar form since Ohtani's injury, hit .366 with six home runs, 21 RBIs, and 18 runs scored in September. Ohtani's return also prompted the optioning of reliever Kyle Hurt to Triple-A Oklahoma City and the sending of rookie pitcher Josue De Paula back to the minors, where he could potentially return for the postseason.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort.He was",
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        "title": "Shohei Ohtani returns from injury and is the DH as the Dodgers reshuffle the top of the order",
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        "published": "2026-09-24T01:14:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani returns from injury and is the DH as the Dodgers reshuffle the top of the order",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/shohei-ohtani-returns-from-injury-and-is-the-dh-as-the-dodgers",
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