LOS ANGELES — The injury Shohei Ohtani suffered during Game 2 of the World Series was more serious than the simple partial dislocation announced by the team.
Ohtani also suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and underwent surgery to repair the damage on Tuesday. The arthroscopic procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
The Dodgers say Ohtani is expected to recover in time for spring training.
Ohtani was injured in the seventh inning of Game 2 when he tried to steal second base and jammed his left shoulder into the ground. He did not miss any time during the World Series, but he was just 1 for 11 with one walk after the injury.
Ohtani is already rehabbing from elbow surgery he had in September 2023. He is expected to resume being a two-way player in 2025 after not pitching in 2024.
Performing only as a DH, Ohtani had a historic season in 2024, hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases for the first 50/50 season in MLB history. He is expected to win his third MVP award when it is announced on Nov. 21.
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