Shohei Ohtani said he is not in pain after suffering a shoulder injury in Game Two of the World Series, but the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger did not rule out the possibility that he will need surgery to deal with the issue.
Ohtani was able to take the field for Game Three on Monday as the Dodgers beat the Yankees 4-2 in New York to move to the brink of the title. However, he delivered a low-key performance by his lofty standards.
The 30-year-old lit up Major League Baseball this year as he became the first man to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season, but has not pitched since September 2023 after undergoing right elbow surgery.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.