Shohei Ohtani out of lineup again but Dodgers optimistic about Monday return

Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan is to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Ohtani appeared overmatched when he struck out four times against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Progress has been somewhat methodical, with Ohtani getting two days completely void of activity before hitting in the indoor batting cage Saturday.