Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani returning from paternity leave
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, continuing their series after a dramatic walk-off win in the opener. Shohei Ohtani returns to the lineup after a brief paternity leave, batting first as the designated hitter. Manager Dave Roberts made several changes to the lineup, including starting Alex Call over Ryan Ward against a left-handed pitcher. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to start for the Dodgers, riding a successful stretch following command issues earlier in the season. The game is still in progress as the teams compete for an edge in the series.
- •Dodgers won series opener with a walk-off on June 19
- •Ohtani returns after the birth of his second child
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting for Dodgers
- •Game is in progress at Dodger Stadium
- •Dodgers lineup includes Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers vs. Orioles Lineup: Shohei Ohtani Back From Paternity Leave
"The Dodgers are riding high after a walk-off comeback against the Baltimore Orioles in the series opener, and they are looking to keep the ball rolling.
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