Overview
- Shohei Ohtani delivered a two‑home‑run, four‑hit night that helped the Dodgers win 11-5 and jump‑start their offense in Denver.
- The club resumed his throwing progression after a 34‑pitch bullpen session and long‑toss work and has scheduled more bullpen sessions and live batting before deciding on a mound return.
- Ohtani has not pitched in a major‑league game since early July because of persistent left‑knee inflammation, he received an Orthovisc injection and has also reported right‑biceps soreness.
- Manager Dave Roberts said the team is being cautious to avoid turning a manageable problem into a bigger injury, and the club plans to keep Ohtani as the designated hitter while he rehabs.
- Support for the rotation has come from starters returning from surgery, notably Blake Snell’s six‑inning outing after elbow surgery, which gives the Dodgers room to delay Ohtani’s pitching return if needed.