Nov 06, V7N- Shohei Ohtani successfully underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, which he injured in Game Two of the World Series. The injury, sustained while attempting to steal second base, briefly forced Ohtani off the field, though he returned to help the Dodgers secure a 4-1 series win over the New York Yankees.
The surgery, conducted in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, is expected to have Ohtani ready for spring training, according to the Dodgers’ statement. Despite not pitching this season as he recovered from prior elbow surgery, Ohtani made MLB history by becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, establishing MLB's first '50/50 club.'
After signing a landmark 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers, Ohtani won his first World Series title and set viewership records in Japan. With his third MVP trophy likely on the way, Ohtani is expected to return to pitching next season, adding to the excitement surrounding his unprecedented two-way talent.
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