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Ohtani progresses with swing on IL but awaits live pitching

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Ohtani progresses with swing on IL but awaits live pitching

Summary

Shohei Ohtani continues to show improvement with his swing while on the injured list. The Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter has not yet faced any live pitching or used the Trajekt machine. Ohtani is recovering from pain in his right biceps, left leg, and neck. He stayed back in Los Angeles for treatment while the team secured the NL West title during a recent road trip. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Ohtani needs 10 to 12 at-bats against pitching before returning, with eligibility set for a potential comeback during the Dodgers’ final home series against San Diego next week.

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Status Watch

•Ohtani is on the injured list with lingering pain.
•The Dodgers recently clinched the NL West title in Cincinnati.
•Roberts seeks 10 to 12 at-bats for Ohtani before he plays.
•Ohtani has not faced live pitching since going on the IL.
•He is eligible to return for next week's home series.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ohtani makes productive swing progress on the IL, but no live pitching yet

What they're saying

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Shohei Ohtani is progressing with his swing while on the injured list, although the Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter has yet to face pitching or the Trajekt kachine. Ohtani reunited with the team after their seven-game trip culminated in the Dodgers clinching the NL West title for the 13th time in 14 years with a win at Cincinnati on Thursday. Ohtani went on the IL just before the road trip with lingering pain in his right biceps, left leg and neck.
— Yahoo Sports

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