LOS ANGELES - Looking to recalibrate after an injury-affected regular season, Shohei Ohtani expressed excitement about the Los Angeles Dodgers' playoff campaign, starting with Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

The four-time unanimous MVP returned from a 15-day injured-list stint to address ongoing biceps and knee issues with only five regular-season games remaining, giving him little opportunity to get back into the groove before the postseason.

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