Shohei Ohtani’s return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Monday, Sept. 7 wasn’t exactly a return to form just yet for the back-to-back National League MVP.
Back in his usual spot atop the batting order, Ohtani went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk in a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Results aside, however, manager Dave Roberts was pleased with how Ohtani’s swing looked compared to five days ago.
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But as far as when Ohtani might return to the mound for the defending World Series champions, that news was rather bleak. Ohtani told reporters postgame that he doesn’t expect to pitch again this season.
“Most likely no,” Ohtani…
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