Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury: Everything we know about the Dodgers star's World Series status
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani sent a hush over Dodger Stadium on Saturday evening after attempting to steal a base.
Despite an early home run by Juan Soto, New York struggled to keep up with the Dodgers. Yankees’ pitcher Carlos Rodón had given up four runs, including three home runs to Los Angeles and was pulled early.
Still, the Dodgers kept their foot on the gas, and when Shohei Ohtani got on base, he wanted to help push the lead in any way he could. Ohtani attempted to steal second base at the bottom of the seventh but was thrown out. Afterward, he was slow to get up, seemingly injuring his shoulder and silencing Dodger Stadium.
Shohei Ohtani injured his shoulder attempting to steal second in Game 2 of the World Series
Ohtani is slow to get up after he attempted to steal 2nd. pic.twitter.com/T3Af5GRaiw
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2024
Some alternate angles of Ohtani's slide into 2nd, which caused him to leave the field with a trainer. pic.twitter.com/ernIZ5zsXC
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2024
What do we know about Shohei Ohtani’s injury in the World Series?
As Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported, Ohtani injured his shoulder, but the injury’s severity is unknown.
Per @Ken_Rosenthal, Ohtani injured his shoulder on this slide.
No word yet on the severity of the injury. https://t.co/QHQDXZ5n4f
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2024
Per Eric Stephen of SB Nation, Joe Davis on the Fox broadcast reported that the Japanese broadcast picked up audio of Ohtani telling trainers he popped his shoulder out.
Ohtani did not return to Game 2 after his injury, though that’s not necessarily an indication of how serious the injury is. The Dodgers won, 4-2.
Which shoulder did Shohei Ohtani injure in Game 2 of the World Series?
Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) walks off the field after injuring his shoulder against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning for game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
It’s noteworthy that Ohtani’s injury is to his non-throwing shoulder (his left). This is not the arm he had Tommy John surgery on last offseason.
What Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said postgame about Shohei Ohtani’s injury
"We're gonna get some tests at some point tonight/tomorrow and then we'll know more in the next couple of days. The strength was great, the range of motion good, so we're encouraged"
Dave Roberts had an update on Shohei Ohtani after the game pic.twitter.com/3OmBhDJiSz
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2024
Ohtani walked by reporters to leave not long after the final out. He didn't have a sling or anything on his left shoulder….find out more tomorrow. https://t.co/VnlL9vL35d
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 27, 2024
What is a shoulder subluxation?
It’s a fancy way of saying Ohtani had a slight shoulder dislocation. We’ll learn more about just how slight or severe before Game 3 in New York on Monday.
This story will be updated as we learn more.