Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup against Reds pitcher Chase Burns

Shohei Ohtani is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for Monday’s game at Dodger Stadium after missing four contests. The Dodgers face a challenge against the Cincinnati Reds, who will start pitcher Chase Burns. While the Dodgers hold first place in their division, the visiting Reds currently occupy the last spot in the NL Central. Burns enters the matchup with a 15-3 record and a 2.79 ERA, while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Emmert Sheehan. Sheehan makes his return to the rotation following a stint in Triple-A, where he allowed only one run over 17.1 innings of work. First pitch for the contest is scheduled for 6:10 p.m.

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