Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Set to Play Despite Recent Injury
In a dramatic turn of events during Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace, Shohei Ohtani, sustained a shoulder injury. However, Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts has announced plans for Ohtani to be part of the lineup for Game 3 on Monday.
Speaking with ESPN on Sunday, Roberts expressed optimism regarding Ohtani’s condition, stating he is ”in a great spot” and will be participating actively in Monday’s match. According to The Athletic’s reports, Ohtani will likely resume his role as the designated hitter and bat leadoff—just as he has throughout this postseason.
Concern Grows After Shoulder Issue in Key Moments
Ohtani experienced a partial dislocation of his left shoulder after an attempted steal in the seventh inning. Following an encounter with shortstop Anthony Volpe that ended with him being tagged out at second base during a feet-first slide, he was seen clutching his arm. He remained on the ground momentarily as trainers attended to him before exiting the field.
The game concluded with the Dodgers emerging victorious over the Yankees in ninth inning action; therefore, Ohtani’s next at-bat didn’t materialize. This victory allowed Los Angeles to take a commanding 2-0 lead heading into New York for Game 3.
Throughout Saturday’s game, Ohtani went hitless in three attempts but did walk once. His performance in this year’s Fall Classic leaves him batting only .125 (1 for 8) thus far; however, it’s noteworthy that overall during his inaugural postseason campaign in MLB history he’s holding onto an impressive average of .260 alongside three home runs and ten RBIs. His lone hit came from a pivotal double late in Game 1 when he notched third base after Juan Soto mishandled a throw—eventually leading him home through Mookie Betts’ sacrifice fly that brought them back into contention before clinching extra innings with Freddie Freeman’s dramatic grand slam win.
A Brief History of Injuries
This isn’t unfamiliar territory for Ohtani since most injuries he’s encountered since joining Major League Baseball (MLB) back in 2018 have been related to pitching; significant surgeries on his right elbow occurred both then and again just last year. While he hasn’t pitched this season due to these setbacks, he made headlines by becoming MLB’s first-ever player finishing with over fifty home runs and fifty stolen bases within one season—a milestone that highlights his dual-threat capability.
Additively concerning was surgery performed on September 2019 due to an anatomical rarity affecting his left kneecap—attributed specifically to bipartite patella where it failed naturally fuse together from birth conditions.
An Unfortunate Absence: Previous Championships Missed
Sidelined previously by ankle surgery post-injury sustained during Japan Series matching up against Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters meant missing out entirely on various international tournaments like World Baseball Classic held back then in 2017—an unfortunate chapter early within what has otherwise been an illustrious career progression entering playoffs now through competing here nationally amid thrilling competitiveness found amongst teams like Yankees & Dodgers alike!
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The Associated Press contributed significantly toward providing this compilation report!
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