Shohei Ohtani: what's going on
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👀 The 10-second version
- What happened
- Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
- Why we're talking about it
- It's the 5th development in a story that keeps moving.
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- Shohei Ohtani is the name to hold onto here.
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👥 The cast
Shohei Ohtani
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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
Meet the cast →🎬 Previously on Shohei Ohtani: what's going on…
Ep. 1 · Sep 4
Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in October? 5 questions for Los Angeles Dodgers
Ep. 2 · Sep 4
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani day-to-day with biceps, neck issues
Ep. 3 · Sep 5
Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out again, 'hopeful' IL not needed
Ep. 4 · Sep 6
Shohei Ohtani misses third straight game as Dodgers win
Today · Sep 7
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
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- ReportedFri, Sep 4, 3:54 PM · 13d ago
Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in October? 5 questions for Los Angeles Dodgers
ESPN · view original report ↗ - DevelopingFri, Sep 4, 10:30 PM · 13d ago
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani day-to-day with biceps, neck issues
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedSat, Sep 5, 1:48 PM · 12d ago
Dodgers hold Shohei Ohtani out again, 'hopeful' IL not needed
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ConfirmedSun, Sep 6, 11:20 AM · 11d ago
Shohei Ohtani misses third straight game as Dodgers win
ESPN · view original report ↗ - ReportedMon, Sep 7, 6:19 AM · 10d ago
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to return for opener vs. Reds
ESPN · view original report ↗