Shohei Ohtani could return for Dodgers in postseason amid injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers may not return for the regular season due to a bicep injury but could be available for the postseason. General manager Brandon Gomes indicated that Ohtani’s health is the priority, and a gradual return to batting is being monitored. He has not engaged in baseball activities for a day but felt good after hitting off a tee earlier. The Dodgers will assess his condition further during their remaining home games after a series in Cincinnati.
- •Ohtani is currently on the injured list due to a bicep injury.
- •General manager Brandon Gomes considers postseason participation possible if Ohtani is healthy.
- •Ohtani's recent hitting session indicated positive progress.
- •The Dodgers have one more game in Cincinnati on September 17.
- •Further evaluations will take place during upcoming home games.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani Could Make Dodgers Return Directly in Postseason
"Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani may not even need to return in the regular season to play in the postseason.
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