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Shohei Ohtani is back. The Dodgers activated their superstar from the injured list Wednesday, ending a stint that began September eighth, and slotted him straight into the starting lineup against the Padres. Los Angeles needed this badly down the stretch, and Ohtani's return couldn't come at a better time as the postseason picture tightens.
Speaking of October readiness, Aaron Judge told ESPN Wednesday that he fully intends to suit up for Game one of the Wild Card series at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday. The Yankees slugger has been managing his health, and that declaration of availability sends a clear message to the rest of the American League — New York is not coming to play around.
And in MotoGP, Honda has turned to Somkiat Chantra to fill Joan Mir's factory seat at the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi. Mir, the two thousand twenty world champion, remains sidelined through rounds sixteen and seventeen as he continues a recovery and observation period. Chantra gets pulled from the World Superbike program for a one-off shot on the RC two thirteen V — high stakes, home circuit, all eyes on the Thai rider.
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