Shohei Ohtani Steps Up Hitting Work as Regular-Season Return Remains in Sight

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Shohei Ohtani has taken another step in his recovery as the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to work toward a possible regular-season return.

Coach-Pitch Batting Practice

Ohtani hit coach-pitch batting practice on September 18 while recovering from left knee and right biceps issues.

No Confirmed Return Date Yet

The Dodgers have said a return before the end of the regular season remains possible, although an exact game date has not been confirmed. The focus now is on continuing to increase his hitting workload safely.

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What To Know

Ohtani's return timing is one of the biggest Japan-related stories heading into the end of the MLB season.

Ohtani remains the dominant connection between Japanese sports audiences and Major League Baseball.

What Fans Are Saying

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大谷翔平選手が、9月18日にバッティング練習をしました。けがからの回復が進んでいます。まだ復帰の日は決まっていません。