Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break due to injuries. In his first game back against the Cincinnati Reds, he went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts. Ohtani has been dealing with soreness in his left knee and right biceps and will not pitch again this season, focusing instead on his hitting as the team prepares for the postseason.
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