Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani unfortunately got hurt during Game 2 of the 2024 MLB World Series.
Ohtani left the game after injuring his left shoulder on a failed stolen base attempt at Dodger Stadium before securing a victory against the Yankees on Saturday evening in Los Angeles. This was a nightmare scenario for baseball fans everywhere as Ohtani is the biggest and brightest star in the sport right now.
While it was initially unclear if Ohtani would miss time after the scary moment, there was some optimism from the organization.
SHOHEI OHTANI: Everything we know about the Dodgers star’s World Series status.
It seemed like Ohtani immediately knew his shoulder popped out on the stolen base attempt, which is unpleasant but not too big of a concern for his availability.
The good news is that Ohtani was cleared to play in Game 3, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
"If he feels good enough to go, I see no reason why he wouldn't be in [the lineup]."
Dave Roberts addresses the media on Shohei Ohtani's availability for Game 3 pic.twitter.com/t6kmC4eZ5D
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 27, 2024
Then on Monday before game time, Ohtani was officially added to the Dodgers’ Game 3 lineup.
Tonight’s #WorldSeries Game 3 Dodgers lineup at Yankees: pic.twitter.com/KzersBGjja
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 28, 2024
