Shohei Ohtani will bat second against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night.

The Dodgers star went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts.

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.

Ohtani last played on Sept. 7 against Cincinnati and is hitting .277 with 30 homers, 80 RBIs, 89 runs scored and 80 walks in ...

De Paula is reportedly still in the mix for a postseason roster spot.

LOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani conectó un hit en su regreso a la alineación de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles la noche del miércoles, después de perderse dos semanas por molestias en el ...

Por BETH HARRISLOS ÁNGELES (AP) — Se espera que Shohei Ohtani vuelva a la alineación de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles el ...

Plus more on erstwhile closer Edwin Díaz's new role in the bullpen and what's next in Andy Pages' recovery from his hand ...

Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a walk in his first game action since Sept. 7, as he began his ramp-up for the playoffs.

The Dodgers and Brewers will both try to get through the first rounds of the playoffs, and head to a showdown for National League entry to the World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move, Shohei Ohtani returned and Josue De Paula could have a spot on the postseason roster.

Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.