Shohei Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Lineup After Two-Week Absence
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday as the designated hitter after a two-week absence due to right biceps discomfort.
Terre Haute, IN, September 23, 2026 — Shohei Ohtani, the prominent designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, made his return to the team’s starting lineup on Wednesday. His reappearance followed a two-week period during which he was sidelined from play.
Ohtani was absent from the lineup due to discomfort in his right biceps. The exact nature and severity of this discomfort were not detailed in the provided information. His return on Wednesday marked his first game action since the onset of this issue.
The player resumed his role as the designated hitter upon his return. No further details regarding his performance during this game, or any subsequent games, were provided. The duration of his absence was consistently reported as two weeks.
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization has not provided additional commentary on Ohtani’s condition or his readiness for play beyond his return to the lineup. Information regarding specific treatment or rehabilitation efforts undertaken during his absence was not made public. The status of his biceps discomfort leading up to his return to play is also not further specified.
Ohtani’s ability to play as a designated hitter indicates he is cleared to participate in games, though no information was available about his pitching status, which he also performs when healthy, as this summary focused solely on his role as designated hitter.
Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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