# Ohtani 'considerably' healthier, will return to Dodgers' lineup Wednesday

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-23 23:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 1.3

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Dodgers, Wednesday, Ohtani

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| mlb.com | Ohtani expected back in lineup Wednesday -- but he may not bat leadoff | 2026-09-23 01:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE9KU0MyLXpzSklKYVZUdjFieHk2d3hYSUVWYko1Wm43MmJSX0VJcmI1WXNJRlB1dlg2cXpEUWpINDM2aW1GbFNkb1RuWGp3ejdkMVBWbTBvTUVQdHBhd2ExQWtzNDJheDJRWHF1SVpwTlkxWkZZYUtkVWF3?oc=5) |
| True Blue LA | Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani off injured list, option Josue De Paula | 2026-09-23 01:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMib0FVX3lxTE5uMDRYMGd6YWJnNkJUb1NTU2FrRUlCVWdoazdRcmY4ZktvdHJnN2Zic09mQTlfM0hFUXFtNnRQaklGSkY5UWlud3djX2x6RHB1X1VycVJubTY1VHJMang0dEtBVWtGNWQ5RnlxX3JWOA?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani returns from IL stint, starts vs. Padres | 2026-09-23 01:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQQmJLSDBQN0o1MUdNeGhwX0dob2F0YXF2VUFoelYzSUZaWG1JdUIxcEpaM0xrTjVyTHc4T2VKTkgzak1MOFBaYWJac0JoRm0xRUxNTk1INy11VnFzOWxZWUY3VGxwNWZUbGFXYm9QbGdSMF9mVndnTTNGM1FJcldoaS1VdGxaWEt6UFktSXFmd1FhQllrd0ZHdDFKeHNaVXFnWkE?oc=5) |

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