Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder ¹ ² ³. The injury occurred during Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees, when Ohtani dislocated his shoulder while attempting to steal second base ¹ ³.
Despite the injury, Ohtani continued to play through the rest of the series, wearing a shoulder brace in the dugout ³. His toughness and determination paid off, as the Dodgers claimed their eighth World Series title in franchise history ³.
*Surgery Details*
The surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles ¹ ². Fortunately, the tear is in Ohtani’s non-throwing shoulder, which is considered less of an issue for hitters ¹.
*Recovery Timeline*
According to medical experts, torn labrums in the shoulder typically take a few months to heal after surgery ³. Ohtani is expected to be ready for 2025 Spring Training, which is about three months away ¹ ² ³.
*Ohtani’s Impressive Season*
Despite the injury, Ohtani had an incredible 2024 season, becoming the first player in MLB history with at least 50 home runs (54) and 50 stolen bases (59) ². He led the National League in multiple categories, including on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and total bases ².
*What’s Next for Ohtani?*
Ohtani’s pitching elbow, which underwent Tommy John surgery after the 2023 season, is expected to recover in time for the 2025 season ³. The Dodgers are optimistic about Ohtani’s return to form as a two-way player next season ¹.
Stay tuned for more updates on Ohtani’s recovery and the Dodgers’ offseason moves!
