Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury

Shohei Ohtani h arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of World Series on Oct. 26.

Dodgers say Japanese two-way player is expected to be rey for spring training in February.

Ohtani injured his nthrowing shoulder while sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt, which resulted in a shoulder dislocation. He returned to play next three games, helping Dodgers beat Yankees in five games to win championship.

surgery was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, team’s he physician, in Los Angeles.

Ohtani was just 1 for 11 at plate with a walk in World Series following injury, but his presence was galvanizing for a lineup that h relied on his production all season. 30-year-old produced one of best regular seasons in baseball history, becoming first player to have at least 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in same season.

He signed a $700 million, 10-year deal with Dodgers last year.

It remains to be seen if surgery will affect Ohtani’s planned return as a pitcher in 2025. right-hander h surgery on his throwing elbow last offseason, which kept him off mound in 2024.

Dodgers open spring training in early February, a few days before most or teams, because y are scheduled to play in Tokyo Series against Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19.