Ohtani returns but Dodgers remaining cautious
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup Monday as expected, marking the end of a four-day absence.
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Ohtani returns but Dodgers remaining cautious
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Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup Monday after missing four games due to multiple ailments. While the Dodgers brought him back to bat, they have no immediate plans to restart his pitching program and it appears unlikely he will pitch again this season.
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Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup after missing four games because of multiple ailments, but the Dodgers aren't planning to restart his pitching program for now.
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters prior to the game that Ohtani has made enough progress in his recovery that he could return to action as early as Monday.
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