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Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL

Shohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL

By · Published September 16, 2026 at 12:45 UTC · Updated September 16, 2026 at 15:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 4 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Shohei Ohtani takes first swings off tee since going on IL
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This development comes as a surprise, given previous reports that he would not pitch in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Dodgers are still hopeful that Ohtani can return before the playoffs.

Coverage does not yet specify the extent of Ohtani's progress or the likelihood of his return. The Dodgers' plans may be forced to change if Ohtani can indeed pitch again.

The New York Times' MLB Mailbag suggests that his body may dictate the team's decisions. However, the specifics of Ohtani's condition and the Dodgers' strategy remain unknown.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (75% supported) Updated 3h ago.

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