Ohtani Returns to Dodgers Lineup

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup as designated hitter on Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering soreness. He was in his usual leadoff spot for the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. playerbros.org

Manager Dave Roberts said pitching for Ohtani this season "is not dead" but "we have no timetable" for when he'll throw again. Ohtani, hitting .279 with 30 homers this season, has batted .250 with eight homers since the All-Star break.