Shohei Ohtani finally returns to Dodgers lineup, but says he's 'most likely' to not pitch again in 2026
The Dodgers' two-way star has been battling various injuries all season and has not pitched since July 3
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Sep 7, 2026 at 2:44 AM ET
- Coverage span: 1d 8h
- Coverage: 3 reports from 2 independent publications
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CBS SportsTier B
Shohei Ohtani finally returns to Dodgers lineup, but says he's 'most likely' to not pitch again in 2026(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won't pitch again this season(opens original report in a new tab)Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness — ABC News
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Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return(opens original report in a new tab)Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan is to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Cincinnati Reds — ABC News
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