What happened: Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup on Saturday after missing time with left knee inflammation. In his first plate appearance of the game, Ohtani launched a solo home run to deep center field in Chicago.

Why it matters: The blast confirms that the Shohei Ohtani injury was minor, as the Dodgers look to maintain their NL West lead. His immediate power production provides a significant boost to a lineup that missed his presence at the top of the order.

What to watch: Los Angeles continues to manage their pitching staff in the early innings as the game remains in progress.