Overview
- Shohei Ohtani has missed four straight games and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he is expected to be in the lineup Monday as the designated hitter, pending how he feels after pregame work.
- Los Angeles has not cleared Ohtani to throw in game action since July 3 and team comments make it increasingly unlikely he will pitch again this season.
- The Dodgers are keeping him off the injured list for now to allow a short reset but said a formal 15‑day IL stint for two‑way players remains an option if he does not progress.
- Closer Edwin Díaz began a Triple‑A rehab outing Sunday, throwing a scoreless inning while the Dodgers use September innings and minor‑league rehab work to rebuild bullpen depth for October.
- The New York Yankees expect Aaron Judge to face live pitching before returning from his rib injury but his activation could be delayed because a pitcher had not been scheduled to throw to him before the homestand even though multiple models show New York nearly certain to make the postseason.