Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saw a physically compromised Shohei Ohtani at the plate when the four-time MVP was 0 for 4 with four strikeouts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have navigated another season in which their roster and organizational depth were needed. Over recent weeks the likes of Alex Call, Ben Rortvedt, Alek Thomas and Seth Halvorsen have been among those to play key roles.

Dave Roberts reveals that he plans to have Shohei Ohtani back in the lineup on September 7th after speaking to the media

Forget about pitching. The Dodgers have to brace themselves for the possibility that they will enter the playoffs with a physically diminished version of Shohei Ohtani as their designated hitter. Ohtani’s body is broken.

Shohei Ohtani is back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after a four-game absence, but his return will come exclusively as the designated hitter. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani will bat leadoff Monday against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium.

Dave Roberts speaks on Emmet Sheehan's strong outing, Shohei Ohtani's return to the lineup and more following the Dodgers' 6-3 win

The Los Angeles Dodgers removed shortstop Mookie Betts from the starting lineup.