The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday, sending their top prospect back down. However, the decision was tactical and could pay major dividends for the postseason.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been without superstar slugger Shohei Ohtani for the last week+ as he’s been dealing with a biceps issue that led to his IL placement. Manager Dave Roberts indicated on Tuesday,

The Los Angeles Dodgers know when Shohei Ohtani will return, Ryan Ward joined a surprising team and Blake Snell has a health update.

The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an extended period of rest in the middle of September in hopes that he would be in better shape when the postseason began.