Dodgers’ Dave Roberts encouraged by Shohei Ohtani in return

Shohei Ohtani returned to the field for the Los Angeles Dodgers during a 5-1 home loss against the San Diego Padres. The Japanese superstar had been sidelined for several weeks due to multiple injuries throughout the season. In his return, Ohtani recorded one single, one walk, and two strikeouts across five plate appearances.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Ohtani's physical condition and plate discipline following the game, noting he hit the ball hard and showed good at-bat quality. With four regular-season games remaining, the top-seeded Dodgers plan to use the final stretch to prepare Ohtani for the upcoming postseason.