Shohei Ohtani takes first swings since landing on IL, Dodgers still hopeful he can return before playoffs

Shohei Ohtani appears to be making progress in his quest to return to the field before the end of the regular season.

The Dodgers star hit off a tee on Tuesday in Los Angeles, manager Dave Roberts confirmed before the team’s game with the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio. Ohtani is currently on the 15-day injured list while dealing with right biceps inflammation. Tuesday’s swings were the first that he’s taken since he landed on the IL on Sept. 8.

“Shohei hit off the tee and felt good, too,” Roberts said, via The Associated Press . “Don’t know what’s in store for tomorrow, but I know that there’s going to be a consistent build-up. Don’t know when the…

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