Shohei Ohtani's shoulder problem during the World Series was a little more serious than the Dodgers announced.
The Dodgers superstar underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn labrum he sustained when he slipped while attempting to steal second base in Game 2 of the World Series.
Los Angeles said it was hopeful. Ohtani prepares for spring training.
The Dodgers announced that Ohtani suffered a subluxation in his left shoulder, but continued to play in each of the next three games until Los Angeles defeated the Yankees 7–6 in Game 5 to win the World Series title. Ta.
Ohtani appeared at bat in the next three games and showed noticeable signs of discomfort, although he had just one hit in his next 11 at-bats.
This is the second consecutive offseason in which Ohatoni has had to undergo surgery after having to wear an internal fixator to repair a torn UCL in his pitching arm, and this season will be spent rehabbing from that surgery. spent.
Ohtani didn't pitch this year, but continued to hit as the Dodgers won their second championship since 2020.
The new procedure, performed on his non-throwing shoulder by Dr. Neal El-Atrache in Los Angeles, is unclear if it will affect his ability to return to the mound next season.
Ohtani was holding regular bullpen sessions at the time of his injury.
Despite the serious nature of his injury, Ohtani was all smiles inside the Dodgers' clubhouse after defeating the Yanks in Game 5.
“It's an honor to be part of the longest season we've played and to get to know this team,” he said after the decisive win. “My first year and the experience of winning the World Series was a huge honor.”
