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A two-way star's offensive value forces franchises to execute physical rehabilitation in active major-league games.

Because sending a two-way superstar to the minor leagues for rehabilitation would strip the parent club of their elite batting presence, franchises are forced to build their pitch counts back up during active, high-stakes games.

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Shohei Ohtani Steps Up Pitching Rehab, Nears Game Return as Opener Against Tigers

The Dodgers opted to conduct Ohtani's pitching rehabilitation in high-stakes Major League games to avoid losing his elite offensive presence from their lineup.

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Ohtani Is Back: Activated Wednesday as Hitter-Only, and the Dodgers Shut Out the Padres

The two-way star's lineup value forces his activation at far less than full health, with hitting-only duty standing in for a real rehabilitation.