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

The Dodgers received an encouraging Shohei Ohtani update following his return from injury with the MLB playoffs approaching.

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 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.

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.

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

Ohtani was activated from the IL on Wednesday, but he was batting second for the first time since June 2024. Dave Roberts ...

With Ohtani's return, Josue De Paula was sent down to Triple-A to join the Comets in the Pacific Coast League playoffs against the Las Vegas Aviators. De Paula had been in the lineup as the DH.