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Shohei Ohtani takes ‘really positive’ step in push to return to Dodgers’ rotation

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by Los Angeles Times · August 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Shohei Ohtani has made progress in his effort to return to the rotation. A recent development is described as a 'really positive' step.

Further information about Ohtani's status is available from the Los Angeles Times.

Details about his return are limited, but it is known that he is pushing to rejoin the rotation, with the latest news being a positive development in this process.

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Category: News · Published: August 22, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times · Reading time: 1 min

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Shohei Ohtani takes ‘really positive’ step in push to return to Dodgers’ rotation

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