Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani had to exit the team’s World Series Game 2 against the New York Yankees after attempting to steal second base and getting thrown out. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Ohtani, who was on first with two outs, tried to extend his team’s lead but was tagged out by catcher Austin Wells. Instead of getting up and walking off the field, Ohtani stayed down, clutching his shoulder in pain until manager Dave Roberts and trainers came to help him off.
During the broadcast, MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal revealed that Ohtani’s injury was related to his shoulder. Despite going 0-for-3 with a walk in the game, Ohtani has been a crucial player at the top of the Dodgers’ lineup during the postseason, with a batting average of .260, three home runs, and 10 RBIs.
The Dodgers made headlines when they signed Ohtani last winter to a groundbreaking 10-year, $700 million contract with an unconventional payment structure. The majority of the payment, $680 million, is deferred until after the contract ends.
This injury setback is not the first for Ohtani, as he suffered an oblique injury in September 2023, which prematurely ended his season. Prior to that, he was playing through an elbow ligament injury that eventually required Tommy John surgery in mid-September.
Ohtani’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Dodgers as they continue their quest for a World Series title. The team will need to rely on other players to step up in his absence and fill the void left by his absence in the lineup.
As fans eagerly await updates on Ohtani’s condition, they hope for a swift recovery that will allow him to return to the field stronger than ever. The Dodgers will need him at full strength if they hope to overcome the Yankees and secure a World Series victory. With Ohtani’s talent and determination, there is no doubt that he will work tirelessly to get back on the field as soon as possible.