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Dodgers hopeful Ohtani can return for Reds opener

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Shohei Ohtani, des Dodgers, pendant un match face aux Mariners de Seattle le 28 juillet 2026, à Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij) (Wally Skalij)

Shohei Ohtani missed his fourth straight game Sunday night for the Los Angeles Dodgers, sitting out the series finale against Washington because of left knee and right biceps discomfort.

Speaking before the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani's workout Saturday went well and he's trending toward returning to the L.A. lineup Monday against the Cincinnati Reds.

"If nothing else changes, or it continues to trend, I see him in there tomorrow," Roberts told reporters.

Also, the Dodgers placed catcher Dalton Rushing on the injured list because of right elbow discomfort, retroactive to Sept. 5. Roberts said Rushing could return this season but won't catch again.

The team recalled catcher Eliezer Alfonzo in the corresponding roster move.