When asked about the possibility of shoulder surgery, Shohei Ohtani (aged 30, LA Dodgers) stressed that it was not a serious injury. However, he is expected to undergo another thorough examination after the World Series (WS, best-of-seven series).
The Los Angeles Dodgers will play Game 4 of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason World Series against the New York Yankees at 9:08 a.m. on Tuesday (Korea time). The Dodgers have won all of the first to third games and have only one win left until winning the World Series.
Ohtani previously suffered a dislocated shoulder while trying to steal base in the seventh inning in the second game of the World Series against the Yankees. At that time, he put his left hand on the floor during the sliding process, and lost the shoulder as he gained weight with his left shoulder. Ohtani was immediately replaced. Fortunately, the injury was not significant enough to require surgery.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the game that Otani suffered a dislocated left shoulder (partly touching and touching) injury. “His muscles are in good condition. His mobility (range of motion) is also good. I think he is positive,” he said. “I think he will be in the starting lineup,” when asked whether he will play in the third game. 메이저놀이터
As the coach wished, Ohtani displayed his fighting spirit by starting the third game. Although he had no hit, he managed to get on multiple bases. He drew a straight walk in the first inning and hit a home run when Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer. Ohtani grounded out to the second base in the third inning, swung and missed a strikeout in the fourth inning, and hit out to the third baseman in the seventh inning, respectively. However, Ohtani got on base with a pitch ball in the ninth inning, and managed to get on multiple on-base hits.
According to U.S. and Japanese media including the Major League’s official website MLB.com , Ohtani explained his shoulder condition after the game. Ohtani played the game with a taping on his shoulder. After finishing the at-bat, he also appeared to protect his shoulder warmly and pay as much attention as possible in the dugout. “I felt different (when I hit the ball) because of the taping. However, it was not much different,” Ohtani said.
Once a shoulder is lost, it often leads to habitual dislocation. In severe cases, he even needs to undergo surgery. Asked if he needs shoulder surgery after the end of the season, Ohtani said, “I haven’t talked to him that much,” but added, “I will get tested again to see if his condition is okay after the end of this series.” Still, Ohtani looked positive, saying, “I think there will be no problem at this stage.”
