Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers after 15-day injury list stint
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers after completing a 15-day stint on the injured list due to knee and biceps issues. In his first game back, Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts during a matchup against the San Diego Padres, which is currently ongoing. Ohtani's placement in the batting order has changed, and he is expected to hit in crucial situations as the postseason approaches. The Dodgers have performed well in his absence, going 8-3 while rookie Josue De Paula filled the gap effectively. Ohtani has four remaining games to demonstrate his readiness for the postseason.
- •Ohtani was activated from the 15-day IL on September 24, 2026.
- •He has been dealing with issues since July 3, affecting his two-way play.
- •Ohtani's first at-bat back resulted in a hit and a walk.
- •The Dodgers have won eight of eleven games during Ohtani's absence.
- •Josue De Paula was demoted to Triple-A due to Ohtani's return.
- 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Shohei Ohtani gets a hit in his return, but Dodgers fall to the Padres
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — With 5 games to go, Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers after 15-day IL stint
"Shohei Ohtani goes one for four with a walk in his return from the IL, but the Dodgers miss a chance to clinch a first-round bye with loss to Padres.
"The Dodgers star went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:33 AMShohei Ohtani gets a hit in his return, but Dodgers fall to the Padres
Shohei Ohtani goes one for four with a walk in his return from the IL, but the Dodgers miss a chance to clinch a first-round bye with loss to Padres.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:18 AMWith 5 games to go, Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers after 15-day IL stint
The Dodgers star went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts.
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