Dave Roberts offers encouraging update on Shohei Ohtani
March 20, 2024; Seoul, SOUTH KOREA; Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani reacts after playing against the San Diego Padres during a MLB regular season Seoul Series game at Gocheok Sky Dome. Photo Credit: Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters via USA TODAY Sports
Shohei Ohtani suffered what looked like a painful shoulder injury during Game 2 of the World Series between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees on Saturday night, but there might be some reason for optimism.
Ohtani tried to steal second base in the bottom the 7th inning of the Dodgers’ 4-2 win over the Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. He was thrown out by Austin Wells and appeared to jam his left arm as he went into his slide. You can see the play here.
FOX’s microphones captured Ohtani speaking in Japanese while down at second base. According to Japanese TV stations, Ohtani said “I popped my shoulder out.”
Following the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani suffered a left shoulder subluxation, which is a partial dislocation. Roberts said the team was “encouraged” by initial tests, however.
“His strength was great, his range of motion was good, we’re encouraged,” Roberts told reporters. “Obviously I can’t speculate until we get some scans but we’re encouraged.”
Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani has left shoulder sublexation and will undergo tests. ‘His strength was great, his range of motion was good, we’re encouraged. Obviously I can’t speculate until we get some scans but we’re encouraged.”
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Ohtani finished 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in Game 2. He went 1-for-5 in Game 1 of the series.
The good news for the Dodgers is that they have a 2-0 World Series lead over the Yankees. New York will host Game 3 on Monday night. Even if Ohtani is able to play, there will be questions about how effective he can be after hurting his shoulder.
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