Ohtani Returns Focused on Bat | Cincinnati Reds News

Shohei Ohtani’s back in the Dodgers lineup after a four-game break, battling soreness in his knee, biceps, and neck — but he’s still crushing it at the plate. Hitting .279 with 30 homers and 80 RBIs in 129 games, he’ll lead off against the Reds as the designated hitter, with no plans to return to the mound this season. His pitching comeback looks doubtful, so his bat is now the team’s biggest weapon as they cruise toward the playoffs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34abd15c1545fcfc