Shohei Ohtani Takes First Swings Off Tee Since Move to Injured List

Shohei Ohtani hit off a tee in Los Angeles on Tuesday, marking his first activity since being sidelined with right biceps inflammation on Sept. 8.

Shohei Ohtani performed his first hitting drills off a tee in Los Angeles on Tuesday since being placed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 8. The four-time MVP has been sidelined due to right biceps inflammation and is currently not traveling with the Los Angeles Dodgers while receiving treatment and working out. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed the session was positive and indicated the designated hitter remains on track to return before the conclusion of the regular season.

While the Dodgers have already secured a postseason berth, the team entered Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with a magic number of three to clinch their 13th NL West title in 14 years. Roberts stated he expects Ohtani to participate in a few more regular-season contests, though the specific number of games and an exact return date have not been determined. The club plans a consistent build-up for the two-time defending World Series champions' slugger following Tuesday's activity.