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Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return

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Padilla, D. (2026, September 7). Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/shohei-ohtani-out-of-lineup-again-but-dodgers-optimistic-about-monday-return/article_b7fac80c-e709-568e-8936-b64a724af2a1.html

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that Shohei Ohtani will return to the lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds after missing four consecutive games due to left knee and right biceps soreness. According to Roberts, Ohtani reported feeling well after a session in the batting cage on Saturday and is expected to be ready for action tomorrow. In his last 13 games before taking time off, Ohtani was 7 for 51 with one home run. If he returns as planned, it will be his sixth consecutive season with at least 30 home runs.

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Story summary

Shohei Ohtani, the two-way player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game due to ongoing left knee and right biceps soreness. The Dodgers are optimistic that he will return on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds, but it's still uncertain if he will make it back in time. Ohtani last played on Wednesday, going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts against the St. Louis Cardinals. He has been dealing with these issues since before the All-Star break and has not practiced for two days prior to his recent respite. If placed on the injured list, Ohtani would have to be sidelined for 15 days due to his classification as a two-way player, but the Dodgers may try to backdate an IL stint by up to three days if needed.

Written for “Shohei Ohtani Injury Update” on 2026-10-22, grounded in this article and the 1 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles describe Shohei Ohtani being out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game on the same day (Sunday)”

Both report: The two articles are reporting on Shohei Ohtani's absence from the lineup for a fourth consecutive game, which occurred on the same day (Sunday). They both provide information on his potential return and its relation to a specific team, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This one adds: The New York Post article provides more specific details about Ohtani's injury, stating that it is related to his left knee, which may have also limited him from pitching. It also mentions that Max Muncy will be taking his place as designated hitter for the series finale against the Nationals.
The other adds: The Toronto Star article provides a slightly different source of information, crediting The Associated Press, and gives a brief mention of Ohtani's All-Star status. However, it does not provide any additional details about Ohtani's injury or potential return.
Framing: Both articles present the news as fact, with assertive language indicating that Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game and will likely return on Monday. The tone is neutral, providing information without sensationalism or bias.

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Topics

All-Star LOS ANGELES the Cincinnati Reds the Los Angeles Dodgers’ the St. Louis Cardinals

Subjects

Ohtani PERSON · 6× Roberts PERSON · 3× Dave Roberts PERSON · 1× Dodgers ORG · 1× LOS ANGELES GPE · 1× Shohei Ohtani PERSON · 1× the Cincinnati Reds ORG · 1× the Los Angeles Angels ORG · 1× the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ORG · 1× the St. Louis Cardinals ORG · 1×

Narrative

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers’ tentative plan is to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Cincinnati Reds.

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2026-09-07 · Toronto Star

Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return · assertive framing

Claims (17 extracted, 0 hedged)

plan → start → Reds

Ohtani appeared overmatched when he struck out four times against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. asserted

he → appear → Wednesday

He has not played since, with his current respite due to ongoing left knee and right biceps soreness that has bothered him since before the All-Star break. asserted

that → play → break

Progress has been somewhat methodical, with Ohtani getting two days completely void of activity before hitting in the indoor batting cage Saturday. asserted

Ohtani → get → cage

Came out of it feeling well,” manager Dave Roberts said. asserted

Roberts → come → it

“So if nothing else changes, or continues to trend, I see him in there tomorrow. asserted

I → change → ?

Today he’s going to go through his work and should be good to go tomorrow.” asserted

he → go → work

Ohtani was 7 for 51 (.137) with one home run over his last 13 games before getting his longest break since missing the last month of the 2022 season as a member of the Los Angeles Angels with an elbow injury. asserted

Ohtani → get → injury

His is batting .279 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs in 129 games. asserted

His → bat → games

Roberts said Ohtani has reported that both his knee and biceps have improved with the extended rest. asserted

knee → say → rest

“Obviously, we were talking about potentially giving him as much time to get right,” Roberts said. asserted

Roberts → talk → time

But again, until he’s written in the lineup, we don’t know 100%, but I’m hopeful.” asserted

I → write → %

Knee soreness in particular has prevented Ohtani from pitching since July 3. asserted

soreness → prevent → July

The right-hander is 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA in 14 starts covering 85 2/3 innings. asserted

hander → cover → innings

The odds of Ohtani starting on the mound again this season are slim. asserted

Ohtani → start → mound

“Obviously, if you’re looking at the calendar, how much he’s thrown in the last week, I think we can all do the math,” Roberts said. asserted

Roberts → look → math

In other news, the Dodgers placed Dalton Rushing on the injured list with right elbow discomfort, retroactive to Saturday, and recalled fellow catcher Eliezer Alfonzo from the minors. asserted

Dodgers → place → minors