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Dodgers optimistic about Monday return for Shohei Ohtani
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Doug Padilla , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· September 6, 2026
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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. Ohtani appeared overmatched when he struck out four times against the St. Louis Cardinal...
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Key points Ohtani appeared overmatched when he struck out four times against the St. 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. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? 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. Ohtani appeared overmatched when he struck out four times against the St. Louis Cardinal...
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